Ali Shaath
Ali Shaath | |
|---|---|
علي شعث | |
| Chief Commissioner of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 July 1958 Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, Palestine |
| Alma mater | Ain Shams University Queen's University Belfast |
Ali Shaath (Arabic: علي شعث;[1] born July 14, 1958) is a Palestinian official and civil engineer. On January 14, 2026, Shaath was named as Chief Commissioner of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza in a joint statement by Qatari, Egyptian and Turkish mediators of the Gaza peace plan.[2] He has held several positions in the Palestinian Authority, including in relation to transportation and planning.[2][3] Shaath is originally from Khan Yunis, but is based in the West Bank.[1][4][5] Shaath holds a PhD in civil engineering from Queen's University Belfast.[3] As Chair of the NCAG, he is expected to oversee the provision of humanitarian aid and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip following extensive Israeli bombardment during the Gaza war and genocide.[6]
In a statement, Shaath stated that the committee would focus on establishing security in the Gaza Strip and restoring infrastructure destroyed during the war, including electricity, water, healthcare, and education.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b "علي شعث.. مهندس أسندت إليه إدارة غزة بعد الدمار (Ali Shaath... an engineer entrusted with managing Gaza after the destruction)". Al Jazeera Arabic (in Arabic). Archived from the original on January 15, 2026. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
- ^ a b Al-Mughrabi, Nidal; Lewis, Simon (January 14, 2026). "US launches Gaza plan's second phase, forms Palestinian committee". Reuters. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
- ^ a b "Ali Shaath (Chairman; Transportation) – European Council on Foreign Relations". ECFR. January 15, 2026. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ^ Magid, Jacob (January 14, 2026). "Palestinian technocrats invited to join transitional Gaza governing committee — sources". The Times of Israel. ISSN 0040-7909. Archived from the original on January 15, 2026. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
- ^ "Ali Shaath Appointed Head of Gaza Administration Committee: What Do We Know About Him?". english.aawsat.com (Asharq Al-Awsat). Retrieved January 15, 2026.
- ^ "Palestinian engineer tasked with rebuilding Gaza and providing humanitarian aid". Sky News Australia. January 16, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ Osgood, Brian. "US-backed Palestinian committee shares mission statement on Gaza governance". Al Jazeera. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
External links
- Ali Shaath on Facebook
- Ali Shaath on X (Twitter)