Israel objects to Gaza administration committee, says it wasn't consulted
The Israeli government has declared it was not consulted about the formation of a committee to administer the Gaza Strip, calling the move contrary to its policy. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the foreign minister to contact the US Secretary of State regarding the panel, which was announced as part of a UN-backed transitional plan for the territory.
Israel has raised a formal objection to the announced formation of a committee tasked with administering the Gaza Strip, stating it was not consulted on the move which it says contradicts its official policy. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions over post-conflict governance plans for the territory.
Israel's Official Statement of Objection
In a statement released on social media platform X, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office asserted that "the announcement regarding the composition of the Gaza Executive Board... was not coordinated with Israel and runs contrary to its policy." The office added that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed Foreign Minister Gideon Saar to contact US Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding the matter.
The US-Announced Governance Structure
The Israeli objection follows a White House announcement on Friday night regarding the formation of a "Board of Peace" and the approval of a lineup for the "National Committee for the Administration of Gaza." This committee is one of four bodies established to manage a transitional phase in Gaza under a 20-point plan by US President Donald Trump to end the conflict. The plan was adopted by the UN Security Council in Resolution 2803 on November 17, 2025.
Composition and Mandate of the Committee
According to the White House, the Palestinian technocratic body will be headed by former Palestinian Deputy Planning Minister Ali Shaath. The committee is composed of 11 Palestinian national figures in addition to its chair and is designated as a nonpolitical body responsible for daily civil-service affairs. Its mandate includes rehabilitating public services, rebuilding civilian institutions, stabilizing daily life, and laying groundwork for sustainable long-term governance in the Gaza Strip.
Current Status and Regional Reactions
The committee has not yet begun operating inside Gaza but has officially commenced work from Cairo, with plans to move to the territory and implement an urgent relief plan. Hamas, through spokesperson Hazem Qassem, stated it would work to facilitate the handover process and support the independent committee's success. The announcement comes amid Palestinian accusations of repeated Israeli violations of the ceasefire that halted major hostilities in October, with the Gaza Health Ministry reporting hundreds of Palestinian casualties since the truce began.
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