Who is Nickolay Mladenov, the diplomat tasked with ‘disarming Gaza’?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Mohammad MansourJanuary 15, 2026 at 12:01 PM

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Nickolay Mladenov, former UN envoy, has been appointed director-general of the US-proposed "Board of Peace" to oversee the transition of power in Gaza from Hamas to a technocratic administration led by Ali Shaath. This initiative, part of "Phase Two" of a fragile ceasefire, aims to disarm unauthorized personnel, effectively ending Hamas's military power. Mladenov's role involves mediating between Palestinian factions in Cairo and implementing the US plan for Gaza's future. He is tasked with supervising the new technocratic committee that will manage daily life for Palestinians in Gaza. Mladenov was chosen for his ability to communicate with all parties and his trusted relationship with Washington and Israel.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Tony Blair 30% Palestinian Authority 40% Benjamin Netanyahu 50% Ali Shaath ×250% Cairo ×260% United States ×270% Israel ×570% Gaza ×270% Hamas ×480% Nickolay Mladenov ×790%

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