Trump's Gaza committee remains an empty shell paralyzed by Israel
The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza was inaugurated on January 17, 2026, aiming to replace Hamas and implement a peace plan proposed by Donald Trump. However, four months later, the initiative is stalled as the Israeli army increases its control over the territory. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties, with over 800 Palestinians killed since the ceasefire in October 2025.
- ▪The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza was inaugurated on January 17, 2026.
- ▪The Israeli army now controls nearly 60% of Gaza, an increase from 53%.
- ▪Since the ceasefire was declared in October 2025, more than 800 Palestinians have been killed.
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Ali Shaath (center), president of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, with members of the committee during the inaugural meeting of the body, in Cairo, on January 18, 2026. EGYPTIAN INFORMATION SERVICE VIA AFP It provided a tiny glimmer of hope for the residents of the Gaza Strip. On January 17, Ali Shaath inaugurated the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). The new chief commissioner of this body, which was meant to govern the Palestinian coastal territory in place of Hamas as part of the peace plan unveiled by Donald Trump in September 2025, pledged to "transform the transitional period in Gaza into a foundation for lasting Palestinian prosperity" and to "ensure a path to genuine Palestinian rights and self-determination." In Washington, Steve…
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