Overview
- The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza replaced its original bird insignia with a golden eagle closely resembling the Palestinian Authority emblem in a 2 February social media update.
- Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office said the logo shown to Israel earlier was different and declared that PA symbols and participation in Gaza’s administration are unacceptable.
- The committee is framed as a technocratic entity to run civilian functions and is set to operate under international oversight led by Nickolay Mladenov on behalf of the Board of Peace.
- Reporting notes members include figures associated with Fatah and former PA officials, even as Israel has permitted a limited PA role in the operational mechanism at the Rafah crossing under supervision.
- Hamas has stated it is ready to transfer authority to the committee, while a leaked memo reported by Kan suggests Hamas intends to retain covert control, a claim presented as a media report.