Another role for the former British Prime Minister!

Years after declaring that he felt "sorrow and regret" over the invasion of Iraq, Blair's name has begun to be associated with a conflict in the Middle East once again following reports in the Israeli media.

According to reports in the Israeli media, Israel has asked Blair to become a humanitarian coordinator for Gaza.

According to sources close to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Netanyahu wants to use Blair's experience to alleviate concerns regarding the rising civilian casualties in Gaza.

"No role has been offered or accepted so far"

Blair's office, where it was claimed that discussions had been taking place for some time, stated, "No formal job offer has been made."

Blair's spokesperson stated regarding the allegations, "Mr. Blair has an office in Israel and continues his work on issues concerning Israelis and Palestinians. He is discussing the situation with many people in the region and elsewhere regarding what can be done. However, no role has been offered or accepted so far."

Sources close to Blair speaking to the British media stated that the former Prime Minister would not accept the role unless there was hope of changing things regarding humanitarian issues.

After leaving the premiership in 2007, Blair served for nearly 10 years as the Middle East Envoy for the European Union (EU), the United Nations (UN), the US, and Russia.

Blair's Middle East track record

The traces of the Blair administration, which was in power in the UK between 1997 and 2007, can still be seen in the Middle East today.

When considering the effects of Blair's decisions regarding the Middle East on the present day, his decisions regarding the invasion of Iraq stand out first and foremost.

It was revealed in the Chilcot Report, published in 2016, that Blair, who was criticized for his support for the 2003 US-led coalition invasion of Iraq, had given assurances of support to then-US President George Bush without obtaining the approval of the British Parliament.

In the invasion of Iraq, in which 30,000 British soldiers participated, more than 200,000 Iraqis and nearly 200 British soldiers lost their lives.

While the Chilcot Report revealed that Blair misled Parliament regarding weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, Blair apologized at a press conference he held, stating that he felt regret and sorrow.

Blair also stood by the US during the invasion of Afghanistan, and he criticized the US decision to withdraw from Afghanistan, saying, "Faith in the West will weaken."

News Source: AA