Dr. Ali Shaath officially begins duties as head of NCAG

(MENAFN) Dr. Ali Shaath has officially assumed his role as head of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), beginning his tenure by adopting and signing the committee’s mission statement, according to reports.

“Today, as my first official act, I adopted and signed the NCAG Mission Statement, affirming our governing mandate and operating principles,” Shaath said late Saturday in a statement on social media platform X.

He explained that the NCAG is “authorized by UN Security Council Resolution 2803 and President Donald J. Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan,” with the mandate to transform Gaza’s transitional period into “a foundation for lasting Palestinian prosperity.”

Shaath added that the committee would function “under the guidance of the Board of Peace, chaired by President Donald J. Trump, and with the support and assistance of the High Representative for Gaza.”

“Our mission is to rebuild the Gaza Strip not just in infrastructure but also in spirit,” he said. The statement outlined the committee’s priorities, including establishing security, restoring essential services such as electricity, water, healthcare, and education, and fostering governance “rooted in peace, democracy, and justice.”

Shaath emphasized that the NCAG will operate “with the highest standards of integrity and transparency” and strive to create “a productive economy capable of replacing unemployment with opportunity for all.” He concluded, “We embrace peace, through which we strive to secure the path to true Palestinian rights and self-determination,” according to reports.

The White House previously announced the members of the new “technocratic” committee on Friday, which will oversee the transition of power in Gaza as part of President Trump’s 20-point plan for the territory.

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