Mladenov: Claims of Board of Peace-Hamas deal are false
Board of Peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov rejects claims of a Hamas funding deal, saying Hamas will have no role in Gaza's governance or access to funds
Assessment
The Board of Peace envoy is publicly denying reports of a deal that would channel funds to Hamas or give the group a governing role in Gaza. This denial suggests internal or external pressure to clarify the terms of any arrangement, and it signals that the international community remains committed to keeping Hamas outside official governance structures. The next development to watch is whether additional parties confirm or contradict Mladenov's statement.