image sourced from original article at Members of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza convened their first meeting in Cairo, aiming to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and strengthen the committee's legitimacy. The group, composed of Palestinian technocrats and overseen by Nikolay Mladenov, faces significant obstacles due to Israeli opposition, which is blocking the employment of civil servants from both major Palestinian factions.
Diplomats indicate that Israel's stance is hindering the committee's ability to operate effectively, particularly in staffing and policing. United States officials acknowledge the challenges but suggest that progress on disarming Hamas could lead to greater Israeli flexibility regarding Palestinian Authority involvement.
The committee's future operations may become clearer once the Board of Peace, which will supervise its work, is officially launched, an event expected to take place next week during the World Economic Forum in Davos.
