Former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair has been involved in discussions about leading a post-war transitional authority in Gaza, the BBC understands.
The proposal, which is said to have backing from the White House, would see Blair lead a governing authority supported by the UN and Gulf nations - before handing control back to Palestinians.
His office stated he would not support any proposal that displaced the people of Gaza.
Sir Tony, who took Britain into the Iraq War in 2003, has been part of high-level planning talks with the US and other parties about the future of Gaza.
In August, he joined a White House meeting with Trump to discuss plans for the territory, which US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff described as very comprehensive - though little further detail has been disclosed.
Reports indicate that Blair could head a body named the Gaza International Transitional Authority (Gita), seeking a UN mandate to act as Gaza's supreme political and legal authority for five years.
This plan bears resemblance to the international administrations that oversaw East Timor and Kosovo's transitions to statehood. Initially based in Egypt, the authority would eventually enter Gaza alongside a multinational force once conditions stabilize.
As Prime Minister, Blair controversially committed British forces to the 2003 Iraq War, which faced scrutiny for flawed intelligence regarding weapons of mass destruction.
After leaving office in 2007, Blair served as Middle East envoy for the Quartet of international powers (the US, EU, Russia, and the UN), aiming to facilitate economic development in Palestine and to foster conditions for a two-state solution.
Discussions regarding his possible role in Gaza come after Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expressed readiness to collaborate with Trump and other leaders on a two-state peace plan while insisting on the disarmament of Hamas in Gaza.
Tensions remain as varying proposals for Gaza's future have surfaced from multiple parties, with past initiatives reflecting contentious aspects and predetermined outcomes that many view as violating international law.
Most recently, the UK and several other countries have recognized the State of Palestine, reaffirming calls for a two-state solution amidst ongoing violence and humanitarian crises in the region.
The situation in Gaza remains dire, as the Israeli military campaign has escalated following the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023, resulting in significant casualties and a humanitarian crisis in the territory.
