The Board of Peace Is an Abject Failure, and Palestinians Are Paying the Price

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Oborne, P. (2026, September 29). The Board of Peace Is an Abject Failure, and Palestinians Are Paying the Price. Zeteo. https://zeteo.com/p/the-board-of-peace-is-an-abject-failure

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This article is an opinion piece that criticizes Donald Trump's "Board of Peace," which includes former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. The author argues that Blair's involvement in the board repeats his past failures by attempting to promote a U.S.-led initiative without addressing Palestinian needs effectively. The critique centers on Blair’s recent remarks at a UN General Assembly event, where he advised Palestinians to focus on solutions rather than slogans like "free Palestine," while highlighting the lack of practical steps from the Board of Peace to resolve issues facing Gaza residents.

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Last week at a Board of Peace meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair criticized Palestinians for using the term "free Palestine," stating that Gaza residents need solutions rather than slogans. Peter Oborne's essay in Zeteo argues that Blair’s involvement with Donald Trump's Board of Peace is undignified and a repetition of his past controversial roles, such as justifying the Iraq War. The article asserts that Palestinians are suffering due to the failure of initiatives like the Board of Peace, which has not addressed their pressing needs.

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🔮 We thought you might find this Zeteo UK essay on the failure of Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace” a worthwhile read, so we are republishing it at Zeteo.

2026-09-29 · assertive framing · The Board of Peace Is an Abject Failure, and Palestinians Are Paying the Price

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We thought you might find this Zeteo UK essay on the failure of Donald Trump’s so-called “Board of Peace” a worthwhile read, so we are republishing it at Zeteo. uncertain

we → think → Zeteo

If you want to receive more essays like this from Zeteo UK, in addition to everything Zeteo offers, you can always take advantage of our bundle option. asserted

you → want → option

And if you’re not already a paid subscriber, consider upgrading today so you never see a paywall again. asserted

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Almost 25 years ago, Sir Tony Blair played the undignified role of international bagman for George W. Bush, selling the illegal invasion of Iraq to the British public. asserted

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Karl Marx remarked that history repeats itself, first as tragedy, then as farce. asserted

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That comment neatly encapsulates Tony Blair’s role as a senior founding member of Trump’s Board of Peace. asserted

comment → encapsulate → Peace

Last week, at a Board of Peace gathering on the fringes of the United Nations General Assembly, Blair had the audacity to lecture Palestinians on the need to drop the term “free Palestine”. asserted

Blair → have → term

Sir Tony explained: “For Palestinians living in Gaza, they don’t need a slogan, they need a solution.” asserted

they → explain → solution

But what solution did Blair’s Board of Peace have to offer? asserted

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