Ali Shaath
Ali Shaath | |
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علي شعث | |
| Chief Commissioner of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 July 1958 Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, Palestine |
| Alma mater | Ain Shams University Queen's University Belfast |
Ali Shaath (Arabic: علي شعث; 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. He has held several positions in the Palestinian Authority, including in relation to transportation and planning. Shaath is originally from Khan Yunis, but is based in the West Bank. Shaath holds a PhD in civil engineering from Queen's University Belfast. 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.
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.