Ali Shaath
Chair of Gaza's interim government
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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]
Ali Shaath | |
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علي شعث | |
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| Chief Commissioner of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
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| Born | 14 July 1958 Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, Palestine |
| Alma mater | Ain Shams University Queen's University Belfast |
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]
