Fmr. British amb. to UN accuses Tony Blair of asking PA to remove 'Palestine' from textbooks
A spokesperson for Blair told The Jerusalem Post that Greenstock's claim "is not true and a complete fabrication."
Former British ambassador to the UN Jeremy Greenstock claimed on Wednesday's David Hearst Podcast that former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair had approached the Palestinian Authority (PA) to remove references to "Palestine" from educational materials. Greenstock asserted this request was made during discussions if the PA were to engage in peace talks with Israel following the 7 October conflict.
He expressed skepticism over the Board of Peace's motivation, questioning their principles and understanding of justice. Greenstock also alleged that former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to reclaim Judea and Samaria for Israeli control, interpreting the October attacks as a catalyst for a more aggressive Israeli response.
He further criticized Israel's decision not to open a criminal probe into the deaths of three British World Central Kitchen workers, emphasizing the deliberate nature of their killings. Greenstock advocated for the cessation of all trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank, asserting their illegality under international law and Geneva Conventions.
However, his claims faced rejection from Blair's spokesperson, who called them false and a fabrication.
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