"As British Prime Minister, Blair strongly supported the US-led so-called war on terror and sent tens of thousands of British troops to join the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq, which was launched based on false claims that Iraq's then leader, Saddam Hussein, had developed weapons of mass destruction. In the Middle East region, Blair remains widely viewed as partially responsible for the war's devastation."
"Since leaving office in 2007, he has set up the Tony Blair Institute (TBI), which has worked with governments accused of repression to help improve their image. His institute was also involved with a project, led by Israeli business figures, developing day-after plans for Gaza alongside Israeli business figures. The project included proposals for a coastal resort dubbed the Trump Riviera and a manufacturing hub named after Elon Musk ideas critics said ignore human rights and threaten Palestinians with displacement."
Tony Blair was initially the sole named figure for a proposed US-led board to oversee peace efforts for Gaza after a 20-point plan was announced by President Donald Trump. Blair praised the plan as bold and signalled willingness to serve, with the board to be chaired by Trump. Diplomats from several Arab and Muslim states objected to Blair's involvement, leading to his removal from consideration. Blair's past support for the 2003 Iraq invasion and his institute's work with repressive governments and controversial Gaza 'day-after' proposals fuelled regional opposition. An ally denied that regional objections compelled his exit and said discussions remain ongoing.
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