Nickolay Mladenov

Hostage deal mediator: Gaza reconstruction faces uncertainty as roles remain unclear - interview

Bahbah said he is in continued contact with members of the Gaza National Committee, describing them as “eager and motivated,” yet limited by a lack of clarity and resources.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN
Dr. Bishara Bahbah.
A vehicle carries Egyptian soldiers near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, August 6, 2025

Rafah crossing to open next week amid search for Ran Gvili's remains, Gaza officials say

"I am pleased to announce the Rafah crossing will open next week in both directions. For Palestinians in Gaza, Rafah is more than a gate. It is a lifeline and symbol of opportunity," Shaath said.

|ByREUTERS
Palestinians stand near the rubble in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, January 17, 2026

As Israel pushes back, Gaza becomes testing ground for emerging post-war governance - analysis

The emergence of a Palestinian technocratic governing committee alongside Trump’s US-backed Board of Peace has triggered sharp Israeli backlash, exposing cabinet rifts and deep unease.

|ByGABRIEL COLODRO/THE MEDIA LINE
Nickolay Mladenov, the then-United Nations Secretary-General Special Representative to the Middle East, during his visit to the West Bank city of Hebron, November 4, 2015

Who are Trump's Gaza Board of Peace appointments - and what do they mean for Israel? - explainer

In addition to the Board of Peace, there are other layers of advisors and entities that will be involved in executing US President Donald Trump’s vision for Gaza. But, how will they work?

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Security council members push Trump for detailed Mideast peace proposal

US Envoy Haley insists Washington can remain a credible broker between Israelis and Palestinians despite displays of Palestinian anger.

DECEMBER 8, 2017ByREUTERS
Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon addresses the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, US, December 8, 2017.

United States, UN quickly condemn Har Adar terror attack

The United Nations underscored that the incident was in a settlement in the "occupied West Bank" in its statement.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017ByHERB KEINON
Israeli security officers, friends and relatives attend the funeral of Youssef Ottman, killed in a Palestinian shooting attack in Har Adar, September 26, 2017.