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Tony Blair to promote emigration of Gazans to other countries

Former UK Prime Minister visited Israel last week and said he would re-examine the possibility of sending Gazan refugees to countries.

Tony Blair to promote emigration of Gazans to other countries

Tony Blair: Afghanistan withdrawal 'dangerous and unnecessary'

Former British Prime Minister condemns US "abandonment" of Afghanistan.

Tony Blair: Afghanistan withdrawal 'dangerous and unnecessary'

Tony Blair's security guard suspected of threatening his driver

Police suspect that man who secured former British Prime Minister during his visit to Israel threatened another staff member with a weapon.

Tony Blair's security guard suspected of threatening his driver

Tony Blair: Rabbi Sacks reminded me importance of faith

Conference of European Rabbis holds memorial event honoring Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. 'The things he gave me will stay with me till I die.'

Tony Blair: Rabbi Sacks reminded me importance of faith

Report: Tony Blair breached COVID-19 restrictions

Sunday Telegraph publishes photos of former British PM leaving a restaurant 10 days after returning from US. Blair denies wrongdoing.

Report: Tony Blair breached COVID-19 restrictions

Tony Blair: Peace with Arab states before Palestinians

Speaking at Jerusalem Post conference, former British PM adopts Trump Administration tactic, addresses anti-Semitism in Labour Party.

Tony Blair: Peace with Arab states before Palestinians

'Anti-Semitism must be confronted immediately'

Former British PM Tony Blair blasts Labour over its anti-Semitic conduct.

'Anti-Semitism must be confronted immediately'

Tony Blair rips Corbyn's Labour for alienating Jews

Former British PM says anti-Semitism in the Labour party is a "truly shameful episode".

Tony Blair rips Corbyn's Labour for alienating Jews

European Medal of Tolerance awarded to Monaco's Prince Albert II

2018 medal awards prince for 'exceptional personal leadership and inspiration to advance truth, tolerance and historical reconciliation.'

European Medal of Tolerance awarded to Monaco's Prince Albert II

Tony Blair blasts rock star for comparing Israel to Nazi Germany

Ex-PM Tony Blair rips Pink Floyd singer Roger Waters after Waters compared Israel to Nazi Germany, warned of 'powerful Jewish lobby'.

Tony Blair blasts rock star for comparing Israel to Nazi Germany

Tony Blair: Arab leaders starting to drop demonization of Israel

Former British PM says new opportunities emerging for Israel in the Middle East,

Tony Blair: Arab leaders starting to drop demonization of Israel

Tony Blair received millions from UAE while serving on Quartet

A bombshell report details how former British PM got millions from UAE while serving as Quartet envoy for Middle East peace.

Tony Blair received millions from UAE while serving on Quartet

Blair: Circumstances are ready for peace

Former British PM says the Palestinian issue is the key to reaching Middle East peace.

Blair: Circumstances are ready for peace

'If Iran was benign the Mideast's problems would be solvable'

Former British PM Tony Blair tells AIPAC conference Iran is key issue preventing conflicts in Middle East from being resolved.

'If Iran was benign the Mideast's problems would be solvable'

Watch: Anti-Israel protesters block entrance at AIPAC conference

Pro-Arab protesters congregate outside of 2017 AIPAC conference, chant anti-Israel slogans.

Watch: Anti-Israel protesters block entrance at AIPAC conference

Did former British PM want to be Trump's adviser?

Tony Blair denies reports he had contacts with Trump about the possibility of Blair becoming his Middle East adviser.

Did former British PM want to be Trump's adviser?

Blair: Arab states will normalize Israel ties for peace talks

Former British PM says Arab countries would be willing to be more flexible in normalizing ties with Israel if peace talks resume.

Blair: Arab states will normalize Israel ties for peace talks

Revealed: Tony Blair engineered Herzog-Netanyahu unity talks

Former British PM and Quartet envoy reportedly led the failed move to add the Zionist Union to the coalition.

Revealed: Tony Blair engineered Herzog-Netanyahu unity talks

Blair: Time to get Israel recognized in the region

Addressing European Jewish Congress, former British PM says there is an opportunity to form new alliances between Israel and its neighbors.

Blair: Time to get Israel recognized in the region

Tony Blair partially apologizes for role in Iraq War

Former UK Prime Minister says he is sorry for using wrong intelligence and creating opportunity for ISIS, but does not regret his actions.

Tony Blair partially apologizes for role in Iraq War

Report: Hamas Leader Invited to Visit London

Head of a Hamas-affiliated institution claims Tony Blair invited Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal to London to discuss truce with Israel.

Report: Hamas Leader Invited to Visit London

Israel Denies Ceasefire Talks with Hamas

If someone is negotiating with Hamas in Qatar, Prime Minister Netanyahu hasn't authorized it, senior official asserts.

Israel Denies Ceasefire Talks with Hamas

Fatah Claims Hamas Agreed to Long-Term Ceasefire With Israel

Abbas's Fatah slams Hamas over reported discussions between Tony Blair and Mashaal, says Hamas council agreed to deal with Israel.

Fatah Claims Hamas Agreed to Long-Term Ceasefire With Israel

Report: Hamas and Israel in Talks Over Gaza Captives

PA officials claim Hamas and Israel discussing return of two Israeli citizens captive in Gaza, say that Avraham Mengistu is healthy.

Report: Hamas and Israel in Talks Over Gaza Captives

Tony Blair Mediating for Israeli Captives' Release?

Former Middle East Quartet peace envoy has met with Hamas leader Khaled Mashal in Qatar twice in recent weeks.

Tony Blair Mediating for Israeli Captives' Release?

Truce or Rearming? Hamas Doesn't Want Long-term Ceasefire

Hamas official tasked with int'l relations says terror group wants seaport, is studying ceasefire document submitted by Tony Blair.

Truce or Rearming? Hamas Doesn't Want Long-term Ceasefire

Tony Blair to Head Council Fighting Anti-Semitism

Days after resigning as Quartet Envoy, Tony Blair announces he will be chairman of European Council on Tolerance and Reconciliation.

Tony Blair to Head Council Fighting Anti-Semitism

Netanyahu Thanks Tony Blair for Quartet Service

Prime Minister thanks former British Prime Minister for making efforts to 'advance peace in the region.'

Netanyahu Thanks Tony Blair for Quartet Service

Tony Blair Stepping Down from Middle East 'Peace Quartet'

Former British PM hands in resignation letter after eight years, says he will continue to work for 'two state solution' informally.

Tony Blair Stepping Down from Middle East 'Peace Quartet'

Washington Denies Blair Being Pushed Out of Quartet

State Department spokeswoman says reports that former British PM is leaving Quartet are "incorrect".

Washington Denies Blair Being Pushed Out of Quartet

Report: Blair to Step Back as Quartet's Middle East Envoy

Former British PM reportedly has recognized that a frontline role in the Quartet is no longer tenable.

Report: Blair to Step Back as Quartet's Middle East Envoy

Hamas Accuses Tony Blair of Imposing 'Preconditions'

Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzouk responds to Quartet envoy's question of whether Hamas wants peace.

Hamas Accuses Tony Blair of Imposing 'Preconditions'

Blair to Hamas: Are You Islamists or Do You Want Peace?

Visiting Gaza, former British PM calls on Hamas to clarify whether it would accept a long-term peace alongside Israel.

Blair to Hamas: Are You Islamists or Do You Want Peace?

Jews, Muslims, Christians Tackle Religious Violence at Davos

Top leaders from three major religions discuss Charlie Hebdo murders, religious extremism at World Economic Forum.

Jews, Muslims, Christians Tackle Religious Violence at Davos

Blair Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire

Former British prime minister welcomes the announcement of an open-ended ceasefire in Gaza, calls for long-term plan.

Blair Welcomes Gaza Ceasefire

Tony Blair: There's No Justification for Murder of Teens

Condemnations from world leaders of the murders of three Israeli teenagers continue to pour in.

Tony Blair: There's No Justification for Murder of Teens

Tony Blair Attempts to Reason with Hamas Over Abduction

'The only way this is going to work is if all violence stops,' Quartet envoy states, in meeting with Netanyahu.

Tony Blair Attempts to Reason with Hamas Over Abduction

Ashton to Discuss Israel-PA Peace with Middle East Quartet

EU foreign affairs head Catherine Ashton calls for "bold decisions" in the Israel-PA peace process.

Ashton to Discuss Israel-PA Peace with Middle East Quartet

Peres: It's Time for Historic Decisions

President Shimon Peres meets Quartet envoy Tony Blair, says now is the time for the "two-state solution."

Peres: It's Time for Historic Decisions

Quartet, US Disagree as Syria's Assad Gains on Rebel Forces

Quartet envoy Tony Blair, US officials disagree on how to deal with Syria as Pres. Assad gains on increasingly fragmented opposition forces.

 Quartet, US Disagree as Syria's Assad Gains on Rebel Forces

Quartet's Tony Blair: Nuclear Iran Worse Than Military Option

Quartet envoy Tony Blair told Presidential Conference participants in Jerusalem a nuclear Iran is worse than facing 'the military option.'

Quartet's Tony Blair: Nuclear Iran Worse Than Military Option

President Peres Marks 90th Birthday With Lavish Celebration

Heads of state, public figures, and celebrities gather in Jerusalem to mark the 90th birthday of Israeli President Shimon Peres.

President Peres Marks 90th Birthday With Lavish Celebration

Blair: There is a Problem Within Islam

Former British PM warns that he sees a built-in problem "within Islam" that leads to extremism.

Blair: There is a Problem Within Islam

Kerry Talks Peace with Tony Blair

As part of his ongoing efforts to get Israel and the PA talking, John Kerry hosted talks with special Middle East envoy Tony Blair.

Kerry Talks Peace with Tony Blair

Abbas Meets Blair, Asks for Financial Support

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas meets Quartet representative Tony Blair, called to support the PA financially.

Abbas Meets Blair, Asks for Financial Support

Tony Blair: Military Option on Iran 'On the Table'

Although the renewed rocket attack on southern Israel has grabbed the headlines, Iran remains on top of Israel's defense agenda.

Tony Blair: Military Option on Iran 'On the Table'

The Return of Tony Blair

After Five Years Of Self Imposed Exile Tony Blair May Be Back

Tony Blair may be ending his exile from British politics and assume at 57 the role of elder statesman.

After Five Years Of Self Imposed Exile Tony Blair May Be Back

Quartet Talks Achieve Nothing

The latest round of Quartet talks with Israel and the Palestinian Authority fail to kick start the moribund peace process.

Quartet Talks Achieve Nothing

PLO: 'Blair Unwelcome'

The PLO has said Quartet spokesman Tony Blair has become persona non grata in PA enclaves and is "Netanyahu's mouthpiece."

PLO: 'Blair Unwelcome'

Fatah Official: Fire Blair as Mideast Envoy

A senior Fatah official and confidant of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas says Mideast envoy Tony Blair is of "no use at all."

Fatah Official: Fire Blair as Mideast Envoy

Tony Blair: It's Not in Anyone's Interest Not to Make Peace

Tony Blair after receiving a token for appreciation for advancing peace: Return to direct negotiations. Peace is in everyone's interests.

Tony Blair: It's Not in Anyone's Interest Not to Make Peace

Bibi Launches Diplomatic Offensive; PA Says ‘Mind Your Business’

Netanyahu launches a diplomatic offensive in Europe and called on Abbas to cancel the unity pact with Hamas. The PA says it is a ”domestic issue.”

Bibi Launches Diplomatic Offensive; PA Says ‘Mind Your Business’

‘Peace Process’ Crops Up Amid Arab Revolutions

The Quartet meets with Netanyahu to try to revive the moribund “peace process.” He is considering an “interim agreement” that Abbas rejects.

‘Peace Process’ Crops Up Amid Arab Revolutions

Netanyahu: No Freeze, but We won't Build in Full Force

PM meets Quartet envoy Blair, says Israel will not build tens of thousands of planned units but will not continue the freeze on Jewish building.

Netanyahu: No Freeze, but We won't Build in Full Force

Report: Blair's 'Peace' Ideas May be Motivated by Profit

A British daily charges Middle East envoy Tony Blair with lining his own pockets, and those of the PA leadership, in the name of peace.

Report: Blair's 'Peace' Ideas May be Motivated by Profit

US Editor at Conference: American Anti-Semitism is Marginal

Anti-Semitism in the United States is “limited to the private domain” and is marginal, claimed US News & World Report editor Morton Zuckerman.

US Editor at Conference: American Anti-Semitism is Marginal