Israeli hostage release: first seven hostages handed to Red Cross in Gaza, says IDF – live updates

Israeli military says it is preparing to receive remaining hostages; Donald Trump set to arrive in Israel

Donald Trump has questioned whether former UK prime minister Tony Blair will serve on a new “board of peace” that is intended to oversee the governance of Gaza.

The US president’s comments come amid ongoing criticisms of Blair for his role in the Iraq war that began in 2003.

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