LONDON — As Israelis and Palestinians wait anxiously to see what comes after a ceasefire in the two-year war in Gaza, the experience of the Northern Ireland peace process in the 1990s may offer lessons in the thorny process of moving from seemingly intractable conflict to enduring peace.

Two key figures who helped steer the Northern Ireland peace process — former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and his former chief of staff, Jonathan Powell — have returned to the international spotlight due to their involvement in talks with the U.S. and other countries about the future of Gaza.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said this week that “drawing on our experience in Northern Ireland, we stand ready to play a key role in the decommissioning of Hamas’ weapons and capability.”

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