Former United Kingdom Prime Minister and International Quartet envoy to the Middle East Tony Blair in Gaza
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister and International Quartet envoy to the Middle East Tony Blair (C) addresses to media upon his arrival at the United Nation compound in Gaza City, 15 June 2009.(UPI Photo/Ismael Mohamad)
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