In Pictures: Blair in Middle East

1 of 6 Tony Blair's visit was to promote a London conference in 2005 aimed at reviving the peace process.

2 of 6 Israel will not attend the summit, called to assist the Palestinians with democratic and economic reforms.

3 of 6 Meanwhile Israeli troops were following a different roadmap as the redeployment at the Gaza border continued.

4 of 6 PLO chairman Mahmoud Abbas said Tony Blair was in a "unique position" to help the peace process move forward.

5 of 6 Tony Blair said progress would be tough, but the London conference would be an important 'first step'.

6 of 6 Tony Blair became the first world leader to visit Yasser Arafat's tomb, nodding towards it rather than laying a wreath.