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New Gaza Committee Seeks to Replace Hamas Amid Challenges

1/21/2026

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The What Matters Now podcast features host Amanda Borschel-Dan interviewing Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, head of Realign For Palestine, about the new 12-member National Committee for the Administration of Gaza led by Ali Shaath.
It aims to replace Hamas by managing daily Gazan affairs and services.
Israel restricts entry into Gaza, hindering the committee's ability to operate.
Alkhatib notes little popular support for Hamas and highlights enforcement challenges.

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The What Matters Now podcast features host Amanda Borschel-Dan interviewing Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, head of Realign For Palestine, about the new 12-member National Committee for the Administration of Gaza led by Ali Shaath.
It aims to replace Hamas by managing daily Gazan affairs and services.
Israel restricts entry into Gaza, hindering the committee's ability to operate.
Alkhatib notes little popular support for Hamas and highlights enforcement challenges.