Palestinian Gaza Committee Names 12-Member Team as U.S. Backs Engagement and Israel Objects

U.S. support contrasts with Israeli objections to a process it says was not coordinated.

Overview

The Palestinian national committee held its first meeting in Cairo and announced a full 12-member technocratic lineup for administering services and reconstruction in Gaza.
The committee’s initial declaration prioritizes restoring basic utilities, reviving education and health services, rebuilding the economy, and advancing Palestinians’ right to self-determination.
Appointments include Sami Nasman for internal security, Adnan Abu Warda for justice, and Usama as‑Saadaoui for housing, with Ali Shaat serving as committee head.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he looks forward to working with Ali Shaat and the committee on a better future for Gaza and the region.
Israel’s prime ministerial office said the announcement was not coordinated with Israel and contradicts its policy, while key details on planned international stabilization forces remain unspecified under the UN‑backed U.S. plan.