All 15 members of a newly formed Palestinian technocratic committee landed in Cairo this week, ready to plan for taking over administrative duties in the Gaza Strip. Led by veteran engineer Ali Abdel Hamid Shaath, former deputy planning minister in the Palestinian Authority, the team kicked off meetings with Egyptian, Qatari, and Turkish partners. 🤝
Their arrival in Cairo came after U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff signaled the launch of phase two of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Originally set to arrive a day earlier, the delegation faced a brief delay amid Israeli restrictions at the border.
Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye officially announced the committee on January 14, 2026, calling it a key step toward boosting stability and easing humanitarian challenges in Gaza. 🔑🏥
Meanwhile, Palestinians from various factions met in Cairo to reaffirm their commitment to the truce and press Israel to halt its aggression and open crossings for aid trucks.
It's been over three months since the ceasefire took effect on October 10, 2025, yet clashes still erupt along the so-called "Yellow Line" buffer zone. Gaza health authorities report at least 451 people killed and 1,251 injured since then.
On Thursday, the Israeli military said it shot dead a Palestinian militant who crossed the Yellow Line in southern Gaza, accusing him of posing an imminent threat. Palestinian officials also reported multiple civilian casualties from airstrikes, including a young girl killed in Deir al-Balah. 💔
The Yellow Line, intended as a simple safety zone, often lacks clear markers, leading to tragic misunderstandings when residents return to their homes or farmland.
Since the conflict began on October 7, 2023, the overall toll in Gaza has reached 71,441 deaths and 171,329 wounded. As the technocratic team prepares for its mission, many hope this fresh approach can help turn the tide for Gaza’s residents.
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Palestinian technocratic committee prepares to administer Gaza
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