Ali Shaath

Ali Shaath is a Palestinian official. On January 14, 2026, Shaath was named as Chief Commissioner of the Palestinian 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 PNCAG, 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.