Palestinian vice president Hussein Al-Sheikh met with Tony Blair and a United States government representative in Ramallah to discuss the future administration of Gaza and developments in the occupied West Bank. The talks addressed the requirements for Palestinian self-determination and statehood, following a recent Security Council resolution that calls for an International Stabilization Force in Gaza and outlines plans for reconstruction and governance. Al-Sheikh expressed appreciation for the efforts of international mediators in achieving a ceasefire and supporting humanitarian aid and peace initiatives. Tony Blair, who previously served as a special envoy to the Middle East, is expected to take a significant role in the postwar redevelopment of Gaza.