Former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair to hold talks with Netanyahu over Israel-Hamas war

The Times also reported that Blair had been given the blessing of the UK government to get involved in unofficial talks with Netanyahu.

A government source said: “He knows Netanyahu very well and is a force for good.”

Blair has known prime minister Netanyahu for over 25 years. He first hosted the Israeli PM in Downing Street in 1997.

A spokesperson for Blair refused to comment on private meetings, and told the JC: “Mr Blair has an office in Israel, has continued to work on issues regarding Israel and the Palestinians and that he is discussing the situation with a number of people in the region and elsewhere to see what can be done.”