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Tony Blair talks to CNN's Larry King about the push for Middle East peace
Quartet Representative urges parties to push ahead and create the change on the ground that will make a real difference in the lives of Palestinians and provide the Israelis with the assurances they require on security. ...
Tony Blair says there is a fixed determination to get credible negotiations back on track
Despite last night's announcement on the political negotiations, Quartet Representative Tony Blair says it remains the fixed resolution of everyone to make sure that we put this back together again in a way that is going to allow us to succeed. ...
Tony Blair welcomes Israel's decision to allow exports from Gaza
Tony Blair said: "Allowing exports is key for the revitalisation of Gaza's economy and job creation and can be done in accordance with Israel's security needs. It will help strengthen the legitimate private sector and alleviate some of the hardship faced by local businessmen."...
Tony Blair expresses "deep sadness and condolences" after Carmel fire
"My heart goes out to the bereaved families of the victims, and I pay tribute to the efforts of the Israeli emergency services and of those from other countries who have come to Israel’s aid at this time.”...
Allowing exports would provide welcome boost for people in Gaza, says Ambassador Grappo
The Office of the Quartet Representative said on Tuesday that while serious day-to-day and long-term hardships remain for the population of Gaza, there have been encouraging signs of progress in Gaza since June and that now is the time for Israel to take more significant steps on imports and especially on exports to address these hardships....
Tony Blair calls for greater progress on allowing exports from Gaza
Quartet Representative Tony Blair today urged Israel to allow greater exports from Gaza, saying “there has been significant change, but not nearly as much as we need.”...
New Al-Reehan housing development a vote of confidence in the future of Palestine
“What we see here is an incredible development, which shows what the Palestinian people and the Palestinian Authority are capable of; even amongst all the challenges that they have they are determined to make their country move forward, and to give their people a better hope for the future."...
Ambassador Gary Grappo announced as new Head of Mission in Jerusalem
A spokesperson said: "Ambassador Grappo's extensive experience in the region will undoubtedly provide a welcome addition to the already impressive team working for Tony Blair in Jerusalem." ...
Quartet meeting expresses strong support for the resumption of Israeli-Palestinian negotiations
Quartet supports negotiations, which can resolve all final status issues within one year, and see an agreement that ends the occupation that began in 1967, resulting in the emergence of an independent, democratic, contiguous, and viable Palestinian state living side-by-side in peace and security with Israel and its other neighbours. ...
Tony Blair talks to the BBC about Middle East peace after latest round of meetings in the region
After his latest round of meetings with President Abbas and Prime Minister Netanyahu, Tony Blair tells the BBC's Wyre Davies that both sides have a "fixed determination to get a solution"......
