Israel has the right to exist!
completely agree! not sure, does Palestine have a right to exist too ?
In the meantime... The (Tony) Blair Plan (total crack pot idea but its being talked about at the moment):
What is the “Blair Plan”
“Blair Plan” refers to a proposal, largely attributed to Tony Blair (former UK PM, now head of the Tony Blair Institute), for how Gaza should be governed and reconstructed after the current conflict (“post-war Gaza”). Key elements reportedly include:
Gaza International Transitional Authority (GITA)
A transitional governing body for Gaza during the post-war period. It would be established via a UN Security Council resolution. It would include both Palestinians and international figures, with strong Muslim representation, to enhance regional legitimacy.
“Gaza for Gazans” principle
The plan reportedly insists that any reconstruction and governance does not involve mass displacement of Gaza’s inhabitants. Gazans are to stay in Gaza. Protection of property rights (a “Property Rights Preservation Unit”) is part of the proposal. Day-after / Transitional Phase. The plan is sometimes described as a “day-after” blueprint: what happens immediately after major hostilities cease. It involves setting up oversight/governance to handle governance, security, infrastructure, reconstruction, etc., until longer-term political arrangements are possible.
Regional / International involvement and funding
To succeed, the plan depends on buy-in from regional Arab states, international actors, and multilateral institutions. The idea is that reconstruction of Gaza will be massive, needing large scale investment and international oversight. Controversies, Criticism & Open Questions - While the key features are as above, there are many controversies, uncertainties, and criticisms around the “Blair Plan” or related proposals. Some of the issues include: Claims of forced displacement / “resettlement”. Some versions, or plans associated with the idea, have been interpreted as proposing relocating a large number of Palestinians from Gaza (even suggestions ca. “half a million”) or turning Gaza into something like a “resort zone” (e.g. “Trump Riviera”). However, Blair’s team has publicly denied that the plan involves forced displacement, and insists that “Gaza for Gazans” is a red line. Ambiguity over who runs things and for how long The transitional authority (GITA) is proposed, but the exact scope of its powers, oversight, composition, and duration are not fully specified in what’s been leaked or reported.
Security issues
Security (especially concerning Israel’s security concerns, Hamas, and other armed groups) is a major element, but how that is handled in a transitional authority, how much control Israel retains (or gives up), etc., are unclear or contested. Legal, moral, political concerns - Some critics argue parts of the leaked “Great Trust” / “Gaza Riviera” proposals verge on proposals for ethnic cleansing, or at least forceful displacement, which would have grave legal and ethical implications. Uncertainty as to official endorsement and details. Many of the ideas are reported or “leaked”, and it is not completely clear which version (if any) has been agreed, which components are still under discussion, and which are still speculation.
The Jewish Chronicle
Status / Where It Stands
The plan has been presented by Blair (or his institute) to various international actors including the U.S. administration. Some reports say Trump has expressed support or instructed Blair to build international/regional buy-in. But as of now, no full, officially published, detailed agreement is in place. Many of the proposals are still being discussed.
This post was edited by ferdia on Sep 25 2025 01:01pm