WHITE HOUSE POLICY MEETING
Trump Convenes High-Level Gaza Policy Meeting with Kushner and Blair
Strategic session addresses all aspects of 22-month Gaza conflict and post-war planning
🇺🇸 President Trump
👨💼 Jared Kushner
🇬🇧 Tony Blair
President Trump huddled with son-in-law Jared Kushner and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair Wednesday for a comprehensive policy meeting centered on the war in Gaza, discussing all aspects of the 22-month-long conflict and exploring ambitious post-war reconstruction plans for the embattled territory.
White House Official Statement
According to a White House official, the gathering was described as “simply a policy meeting” that covered the full spectrum of Gaza-related issues, including the ongoing hostage crisis, humanitarian aid for Palestinians, and comprehensive post-war plans for the strategically significant Middle Eastern territory.
The high-level consultation brings together three of the most influential figures in Middle East policy-making, each bringing unique expertise and perspectives to the complex challenge of resolving one of the world’s most intractable conflicts.
Key Meeting Participants
Jared Kushner
Trump’s son-in-law and former top Middle East envoy who architected the groundbreaking Abraham Accords normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab nations—considered one of Trump’s most significant foreign policy achievements and earning Kushner a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.
Tony Blair
Former British Prime Minister (1997-2007) with extensive experience in Middle East affairs, consistent supporter of Israel, and strong advocate for a two-state solution. His Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has conducted extensive polling on Palestinian sentiment in Gaza.
Kushner’s involvement is particularly significant given his pivotal role during Trump’s first term in implementing the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco—achievements that fundamentally reshaped Middle Eastern diplomatic relations.
Meeting Discussion Points
- Hostage Crisis Resolution: Strategies for securing the release of remaining hostages held by Hamas and other Gaza-based groups
- Humanitarian Aid Coordination: Mechanisms for delivering essential supplies to Palestinian civilians in Gaza
- Post-War Reconstruction: Comprehensive plans for rebuilding Gaza’s infrastructure and governance systems
- Regional Security Framework: Long-term stability arrangements for the Gaza Strip and surrounding areas
Blair’s expertise proves particularly relevant given his decade-long tenure as British Prime Minister and his deep involvement in Israeli-Palestinian issues. His think tank has commissioned multiple polls since Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, revealing that an overwhelming majority of Palestinians in Gaza reject Hamas governance but desire independent self-rule free from Israeli interference.
The polling underlines the urgency of establishing a new reality for Gaza, and of providing Palestinians with a better future with ultimate agency to govern themselves, free from interference from Israel, and one that forges a path ultimately towards a two-state solution.
— Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (May 2025)
According to the NewYork Post: The White House declined to provide additional details about specific discussions, but a second official emphasized the administration’s commitment to ending the conflict. “President Trump has been clear that he wants the war to end, and he wants peace and prosperity for everyone in the region,” the official told Reuters.
Special envoy Steve Witkoff previewed the meeting on Tuesday, describing it as part of the Trump administration’s effort to develop “a very comprehensive plan” for “the next day” in Gaza, suggesting the administration is preparing detailed post-conflict scenarios.
Many people are going to see how robust it is and how well-meaning it is and it reflects President Trump’s humanitarian motives.
— Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy
Trump’s Gaza Vision
President Trump has previously floated ambitious plans for Gaza’s future, including transforming the 25-mile-long coastal strip into a “freedom zone” and suggesting the US should “take over the Gaza Strip” to develop it into “the Riviera of the Middle East”—a vision that would require the temporary relocation of millions of Palestinians during reconstruction.
The meeting occurs as the Gaza conflict enters its 22nd month, with international pressure mounting for a comprehensive resolution that addresses both immediate humanitarian concerns and long-term stability requirements for the region.
Gaza Conflict Context
The ongoing war has devastated Gaza’s infrastructure and displaced the majority of its 2.3 million residents, creating one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises while simultaneously presenting opportunities for comprehensive reconstruction and governance reform.
Blair’s polling data indicates significant Palestinian dissatisfaction with Hamas leadership, potentially creating political space for alternative governance structures that could satisfy both Palestinian aspirations for self-determination and Israeli security requirements.
The involvement of both Kushner and Blair suggests the Trump administration is pursuing a comprehensive approach that combines Kushner’s proven ability to broker regional normalization agreements with Blair’s deep understanding of Palestinian-Israeli dynamics and governance challenges.
As the meeting concluded without immediate public statements, observers are closely watching for signs of emerging policy frameworks that could break the current stalemate and provide pathways toward sustainable peace in one of the world’s most volatile regions.
The convergence of these three influential figures represents a significant investment of political capital in finding Gaza solutions, potentially signaling the administration’s intention to make Middle East peace a defining foreign policy priority during Trump’s second term.
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