US unveils Gaza governance committee under Trump peace plan – Shafaq News

2026-01-17T00:21:56+00:00

Shafaq News– Washington/ Gaza
On Friday, the White House announced the formation of the
National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), describing the
move as a vital step forward in implementing phase two of the US President Donald
Trump’s peace plan in Gaza.
According to a statement by the White House, Ali Shaath will
chair the National Committee as a technocratic figure tasked with overseeing
the restoration of public services, rebuilding civil institutions, and
preparing the territory for sustainable self-governance.
The move aligns with United Nations Security Council
Resolution 2803 (2025), which endorsed Trump’s plan and supported the creation
of a Board of Peace to oversee its implementation, the White House noted,
adding that the Board, chaired by Donald Trump, will provide strategic
oversight, mobilize international resources, and ensure accountability during
Gaza’s transition from conflict to recovery.
The new structure also includes senior security and
administrative appointments. Nickolay Mladenov was named High Representative
for Gaza, serving as the on-the-ground liaison between the Board of Peace and
the National Committee. Major General Jasper Jeffers was appointed Commander of
the International Stabilization Force, responsible for leading security
operations, overseeing disarmament, and securing humanitarian access.
To support governance, a Gaza Executive Board was formed,
bringing together regional and international figures, including Turkish Foreign
Minister Hakan Fidan, UAE Minister Reem Al-Hashimy, Egyptian General Hassan
Rashad, and others. The board aims to ensure close coordination with Arab
states and the international community.
Earlier
this week, United States President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle
East, Steve Witkoff, announced in a social media post the launch of the second
phase of a US-brokered plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip.
The announcement builds on November 2025 UN Security Council
adoption of a US-sponsored resolution to end the war in Gaza, authorizing the
deployment of a temporary international force through the end of 2027.
For Shafaq News, Mostafa Hashem, Washington, D.C.