Blair open to becoming Israel’s ‘humanitarian coordinator’ in Gaza
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is open to a role as Israel’s “humanitarian coordinator” in Gaza, a suggestion first put forward by Benjamin Netanyahu.
A spokesperson for Blair said he was “discussing the situation” but no offer had yet been accepted, according to media outlets.
According to Israeli news site Ynet, Netanyahu wants to address international concerns about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the besieged Palestinian territory, as Israel presses on with its bombing campaign.
Israeli sources told Ynet that while the proposed role had not been defined, it could entail ensuring the provision of medicines, medical treatment, and the evacuation of the wounded from the area.
Blair has longstanding ties in Israel, a relic of his role serving as a special envoy for the Middle East Quartet, a block made up of the UN, US, Russia, and the EU, which was aimed at mediating talks between the Palestinian Authority and Israel.