Former UK PM Tony Blair Meets Netanyahu and Eisenkot in Israel

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, a key figure in the Trump Peace Council, is visiting Israel and scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, the leader of the National Unity party. The meetings are reportedly linked to the Trump administration's efforts to advance President Trump's policy and initiatives concerning the Gaza Strip. Neither the Prime Minister's office nor the National Unity party provided comment on the meetings. Blair has maintained strong ties with Israeli leadership for years and was previously involved in efforts to promote normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Reports indicated his name was once removed from consideration to lead the Peace Council due to opposition from some Arab and Muslim nations. Blair's visit occurs amid a stalemate in talks with Hamas regarding the future of Gaza, ongoing Israeli military operations, and reports from The Guardian that Israel prevented the establishment of a base for the initial 150 soldiers of the Peace Council's international stabilization force, intended for post-conflict operations in Gaza.