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EU Considers Support for Gaza's Non-Hamas Administration

2/18/2026

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The European Union is considering supporting the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) to manage Gaza’s civil administration.
The NCAG comprises Palestinian technocrats not affiliated with Hamas or the Palestinian Authority.
An EU representative will attend the U.S.-led Board of Peace as an observer.
European foreign ministers will discuss Gaza on February 23.
The EU remains committed to the Peace Plan and plans to assist Palestinian police and justice institutions.

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The European Union is considering supporting the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) to manage Gaza’s civil administration.
The NCAG comprises Palestinian technocrats not affiliated with Hamas or the Palestinian Authority.
An EU representative will attend the U.S.-led Board of Peace as an observer.
European foreign ministers will discuss Gaza on February 23.
The EU remains committed to the Peace Plan and plans to assist Palestinian police and justice institutions.