National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG)

PA's Mahmoud Abbas, Gaza panel head Shaath speak in first publicized call since NCAG's formation

Shaath, a former deputy minister for the PA, was reported to have thanked Abbas for the call, claiming it was impactful.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas looks on as he visits the Istishari Cancer Center in Ramallah, in the West Bank, May 14, 2025.
Palestinians gather on the beach front in Gaza City on July 3 2026.

Only clans can govern Gaza after Hamas disarmed, NCAG will fail, MidEast expert says - interview

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026.

Israel 'will return to the whole of Gaza,' should 'erase' Oslo Accords, Smotrich says

World leaders gather during a charter announcement for US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

Is the Gaza peace plan dead? - opinion


Rafah crossing to open next week amid search for Ran Gvili's remains, Gaza officials say

"I am pleased to announce the Rafah crossing will open next week in both directions. For Palestinians in Gaza, Rafah is more than a gate. It is a lifeline and symbol of opportunity," Shaath said.

A vehicle carries Egyptian soldiers near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, in Rafah, Egypt, August 6, 2025

Senior Hamas officials planning 'safe exit' from Gaza Strip, Saudi media outlet reports

Senior Hamas figures are reportedly weighing a coordinated departure from Gaza following the rollout of Phase II of Donald Trump’s plan, according to sources cited by Asharq al-Awsat.

 A Hamas terrorist in the Gaza Strip. February 4, 2025.

Qatari, Turkish presence on Trump's Gaza board could push Israel toward major reserve call-ups

If Trump's plan fails to demilitarize Gaza, Israel is likely to seek to carry out the disarmament itself, which would mean mobilizing four to five reserve divisions and resuming an offensive in Gaza.

 IDF soldiers operate in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, May 8, 2025.

Turkey and Qatar got Gaza because Israel refused to make a plan - comment

The day after in Gaza will be decided by whoever takes ownership of it with an executable policy.

IDF Armor Brigade 7 soldiers operate in Gaza on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

Israel's cabinet members blame Jared Kushner for Turkish, Qatari presence on Gaza board

Ministers said Kushner “derailed” Israel’s 2020 sovereignty declaration and continues to pose obstacles because of close political and economic links with Arab leaders.

Jared Kushner looks on, as US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff speaks in Hostages square, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 11, 2025

Canada's PM agrees to Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza 'in principle,' details being worked out

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters in Doha that the details will be worked through "in the coming days."

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney gestures as he speaks during a press conference at Ritan Park, in Beijing, China, January 16, 2026