Who Is Ali Al-Thawadi? Inside the Buzz Around His Role on Trump’s Gaza Executive Board
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Khalid Al Mansoor
- . January 20, 2026
- . Update: January 20, 2026 1:00 pm
Ali Al-Thawadi is a high-profile Qatari diplomat who recently can be seen in the news headlines because of his nomination to the Gaza Executive Board as part of the Gaza governance plan offered by previous U.S. President Donald Trump. Ali Al-Thawadi is a Minister in the Prime Minister office of Qatar in the strategic affairs field and is well known in his behind-the-scenes role. The buzz touched its highest point in January 2026, when Ali Al-Thawadi was appointed as Qatar’s delegate on the board charged with the responsibility of formulating post-war Gaza governance. His inclusion reflects the widening role of Qatar as a mediator to a decision-maker regarding regional peace matters and Ali Al-Thawaid is a key player in Middle East diplomacy in the present context.
Why Is Ali Al-Thawadi in the Spotlight?
Ali Al-Thawadi is seen as an experienced negotiator that has mediated negotiations between Israel and Hamas such as ceasefires, humanitarian corridors and hostage releases. Ali Al-Thawadi was a former chief of staff to Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Thani and helped in the formulation of the peace roadmap of Trump. His status as a member of the Gaza Executive Board with the rest of the world leaders has elicited a debate especially among the Israeli authorities who do not support the role of Qatar. The role of Ali Al-Thawadi boosts the presence of Qatar in the future of Gaza and its reconstruction.
