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| Blair bodyguard in security scare | Blair bodyguard in security scare |
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| One of Tony Blair's bodyguards accidentally fired his handgun at Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, the BBC has been told. | |
| It is understood he was unloading his gun outside the terminal building before travel when he fired a shot. | It is understood he was unloading his gun outside the terminal building before travel when he fired a shot. |
| No one was hurt but airport security guards and police rushed to the scene. | No one was hurt but airport security guards and police rushed to the scene. |
| Former British PM Mr Blair, now envoy for the Quartet of Middle East mediators was preparing to leave Israel at the time. | |
| The Israeli Aviation Authority told the BBC it happened on Tuesday afternoon. | |
| It is not the first security scare Mr Blair's presence has prompted in Israel. | |
| In May, Israeli fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a jet carrying Mr Blair, after its crew failed to identify themselves. | |
| As an envoy for the Middle East diplomatic quartet - made up of the US, UN, EU and Russia - he is a frequent visitor to Israel. | |
| Mr Blair was appointed to the role after stepping down as British prime minister in June 2007. |