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Gaza's New Committee Aims to Manage Crisis Amid Ceasefire

1/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

A technocratic Gaza committee will be led by Ali Shaath, former Palestinian deputy minister for planning, to manage municipal services under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Discussions cover the committee's powers and structure, with appointments based on sectoral experience.
A Hamas delegation is in Cairo to negotiate ceasefire phase, including reopening Rafah crossing.
Qatar advocates increased humanitarian aid access amid Gaza's dire situation.
The death toll has reached 71,439 since October 2023.

History

Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed on September 13, 1993, marked a pivotal moment in Israeli-Palestinian relations, establishing mutual recognition between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). The accords aimed for Palestinian self-governance in parts of the West Bank and Gaza, yet ongoing violence and humanitarian crises, including over 71,000 deaths since October 2023, highlight the fragility of peace efforts initiated by these agreements.

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Story summary

A technocratic Gaza committee will be led by Ali Shaath, former Palestinian deputy minister for planning, to manage municipal services under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
Discussions cover the committee's powers and structure, with appointments based on sectoral experience.
A Hamas delegation is in Cairo to negotiate ceasefire phase, including reopening Rafah crossing.
Qatar advocates increased humanitarian aid access amid Gaza's dire situation.
The death toll has reached 71,439 since October 2023.

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