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.

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

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

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 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

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My Word: Driven to distraction by the UN

The UN recognized Israeli independence more than 70 years ago. It obviously hasn’t forgiven itself.

Nickolay Mladenov, UN special coordinator for the Middle East peace process, briefs the Security Council from Jerusalem in 2018

Mladenov warns: PA at risk of total collapse due to COVID-19, annexation

During the first wave of the virus Mladenov praised the joint Israeli-Palestinian efforts to combat the disease.

Nickolay Mladenov, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General.

UN warns it cannot replace the Palestinian Authority

He referenced in particularly the permit system that allowed Palestinians in Gaza to leave the Strip, so they could receive emergency medical care in Israel.

The United Nations Security Council, February 28, 2020

UN envoy Mladenov: The region cannot afford another war

Mladenov cautioned that unilateral action by Israel in applying sovereignty to parts of the West Bank will radically change facts on the ground

Nickolay Mladenov, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General.

Guterres calls on Israel to ‘abandon’ annexation, urges Quartet-led talks

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is at a “watershed moment,” Guterres said.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres‏

UN official: Mladenov didn't claim Ashkenazi is thwarting annexation

A senior UN source claimed that Ashkenazi and the Foreign Ministry were working behind the scenes to halt any annexation efforts.

Nickolay Mladenov, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General.

Mladenov: Annexation is a big threat to peace

The UN envoy said annexation "will have legal, political and security implications that will be difficult to deal with, damage prospects for peace, and encourage radicalization on all sides.

UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov

'Israelis, Palestinians must fight for peace as if its COVID-19’

‘We have seen cooperation and we have seen confrontation. But what we really need to see is Palestinians and Israelis coming together not just to fight the virus, but to fight for peace’

Nickolay Mladenov, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General.

Israel loans PA money, FM warns against Palestinian COVID-19 crisis

Mladenov meets with Kahlon and Rivlin on aid to West Bank, Gaza

Allies of the Machane Yehuda market stand empty due to coronavirus

Mladenov: Israel must help Palestinians economically survive coronavirus

Earlier this week, Nickolay Mladenov warned about the potential financial collapse of the Palestinian Authority.

UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov