Donald Trump has appointed veteran diplomat Nickolay Mladenov to head the Board of Peace in Gaza. Mladenov, a former UN envoy to the Middle East, is recognized for his work easing tensions between Israel and Hamas. The international body he will lead is tasked with governing Gaza under a US-brokered ceasefire, overseeing a new Palestinian government, Hamas disarmament, and reconstruction efforts. Experts note Mladenov's balanced approach has earned trust from both Israeli and Palestinian sides.