Coverage dated January 16, 2026

Trump taps Tony Blair, US military head for Gaza

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US President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British prime minister Tony Blair and appointed a US officer to lead a

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Trump names Tony Blair, Jared Kushner to Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Former UK prime minister’s role on Trump-led Gaza oversight committee expected to spur widespread condemnation.

  2. NBC News

    Trump's Gaza board of peace brings Tony Blair back into the spotlight (opens NBC News)

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    Since stepping down as British prime minister in 2007, Tony Blair has pushed back at accusations of war crimes over his country's invasion of Iraq.

  3. Breitbart News

    Trump Taps Former British PM Tony Blair for Key Role in Gaza (opens Breitbart News)

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    US President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

  4. Digital Journal

    Trump taps Tony Blair, US military head for Gaza (opens Digital Journal)

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    US President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British prime minister Tony Blair and appointed a US officer to lead a

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