Trump Council Meets Israeli Leaders Amid Post-War Gaza Plans
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
The Trump administration's "Council for Peace" is engaging with potential future Israeli leaders, including Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, amid planning for post-war Gaza governance. Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, a senior council official, met with Bennett on Thursday and will meet Eisenkot Friday. Blair also met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing frustration over stalled Gaza agreement talks. The council is preparing for possible leadership changes in Israel.
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- Former UK PM Tony Blair met with Naftali Bennett and will meet Gadi Eisenkot as part of US "Council for Peace" outreach.
- The US council is preparing for potential Israeli leadership changes and post-war Gaza governance.
- Blair heads the "Gaza Transitional Authority" plan, developed with Jared Kushner and Steve Wittekoff.
- Blair met with PM Benjamin Netanyahu, expressing frustration over Gaza agreement progress.
- The "Council for Peace" seeks to maintain ties with Israeli political figures.
The Trump administration's "Council for Peace" is preparing for a potential change in Israeli leadership and is increasing its outreach to figures who may lead the country in the future. As part of this effort, former UK Prime Minister and Council official Tony Blair met with Naftali Bennett on Thursday and is scheduled to meet with Gadi Eisenkot on Friday. These meetings are occurring against the backdrop of American preparations for a governance arrangement in Gaza for the day after the war, and amid the possibility of shifts in Israel's political landscape.
The Council aims to maintain connections with senior political figures, acknowledging the potential for a leadership change in Israel. Blair, 72, brings extensive Middle East diplomatic experience, including his past role as Quartet Representative for the region. He currently heads the "Gaza Transitional Authority" (Gita), intended to be the supreme political and legal authority in the Strip for up to five years. This authority's plan was developed in cooperation with Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law, and US Middle East Envoy Steve Wittekoff during a White House meeting. The temporary authority is expected to operate with a general secretariat of about 25 representatives and a small seven-member board of directors.
Separately, Blair also met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday. During their meeting, Blair expressed frustration over the lack of progress toward an agreement concerning Gaza.
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