Ali Shaath

Ali Shaath is the head of a transitional Palestinian committee, backed by the US, tasked with administering Gaza. This committee is operating under the direction of US President Trump's newly formed "Board of Peace," a body aimed at maintaining a ceasefire and mapping out the future of Gaza. Shaath's recent announcement that the Rafah border crossing with Egypt will reopen next week is significant, as the crossing has been largely closed during the recent conflict. He is newsworthy because of his role in the US-led efforts to govern Gaza post-conflict, and his committee's mission statement outlines key priorities and goals for the region. The committee's work is overseen by the "Board of Peace," which includes figures like Marco Rubio and Tony Blair, and is part of a broader US plan for Gaza's future, including potential reconstruction and development.