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Ali Shaath

Ali Shaath

Chair, National Committee for the Administration of Gaza

Appears in 4 stories

Notable Quotes

'We embrace peace.' — NCAG mission statement, January 18, 2026

'The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza will be fully integrated with the PA under a "one homeland, one system" framework.' — Ali Shaath, January 2026

'The loss of life in Gaza over the past few days is excruciating. Our condolences to the families who are grieving. We call on all sides to uphold the ceasefire.' — Ali Shaath, February 1, 2026

Stories

Israel-Gaza hostage crisis and ceasefire

Force in Play

NCAG effectively paralyzed; committee has no ground presence in Gaza as of May 2026; Hamas fills governance vacuum by default

Ran Gvili's remains were recovered on January 26, 2026, ending the hostage crisis. Phase Two of Trump's peace plan fell apart by April: Hamas rejected the Board of Peace's disarmament proposal, and the Palestinian technocratic committee (NCAG) has no presence in Gaza. The Board of Peace has pledged $17 billion for reconstruction but has not disbursed a single dollar from its World Bank account.

Updated May 31

Trump's board of peace: a $1 billion seat at a new world order

Rule Changes

Leading day-to-day Palestinian governance of Gaza

The United Nations has been the primary venue for international conflict resolution since 1945. On January 22, 2026, President Trump launched an alternative: the Board of Peace, a body he chairs for life where permanent membership costs $1 billion and he holds sole veto power.

Updated May 22

Gaza's first new government in 18 years takes shape

Rule Changes

Leading first meeting in Cairo

Hamas governed Gaza since June 2007, but on January 15, 2026, a 15-member committee of Palestinian technocrats met in Cairo—none affiliated with Hamas or the Palestinian Authority. The next day, Trump announced the Board of Peace's leadership: himself as chair, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former UK PM Tony Blair, Jared Kushner (his son-in-law), special envoy Steve Witkoff, and others. By January 17, Netanyahu's office had declared the arrangement to be 'not coordinated with Israel and contrary to its policy.'

Updated May 21

Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan hits a critical test over who governs and who disarms

Force in Play

Appointed to lead the 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee governing Gaza under international supervision

Hamas's October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel triggered a war that lasted more than two years. A U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect October 10, 2025. At least 460 Palestinians have been killed and over 1,200 injured since the truce began.

Updated May 10