Ali Shaath

Ali Shaath is a Palestinian official and civil engineer. On January 14, 2026, Shaath was named as Chief Commissioner of the 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 NCAG, 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.