The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Is Tony Blair The Answer for Gaza?
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Sep 29, 2025 
Dr. Janice Stein, an expert on international affairs and director at the Munk School of Global Affairs, joins to discuss Tony Blair's potential role in securing peace in Gaza. She explains Blair's relationships with key leaders and the proposed interim administration for Gaza, featuring a small security force and Egyptian involvement. Stein analyzes the motivations of Trump and Arab states in a possible deal while highlighting humanitarian needs and reconstruction efforts. Her insights offer a fresh perspective on a complex geopolitical landscape.
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Blair's Unique Mediator Position
- Tony Blair is positioned as a credible mediator because he has relationships with Palestinian, Israeli and US leaders.
- His role being discussed is as a short-term administrator or overseer for Gaza's 'day after'.
First Concrete 'Day After' Plan
- The concrete plan includes an interim administrator for Gaza supported by a small security force, potentially Egyptian-trained.
- This is framed as the first concrete 'day after' plan that could permit aid and reconstruction to begin.
Deal Driven By External Capitals
- The proposed deal is being driven by regional capitals and Trump rather than by Palestinian voices, raising concerns about representation.
- Hamas has signalled limited demands like non-prosecution and safe relocation for some leaders, which could unblock negotiations.