Head of Gaza Management Committee Announces Receipt of Preliminary Approval to Enter the Strip and Begin Its Duties

Ali Shaath, head of the National Committee for the Management of the Gaza Strip, revealed new developments regarding the committee's on-the-ground commencement of duties, confirming that preliminary approval has been obtained allowing committee members to enter the Strip. Shaath clarified in official statements that this step comes within the framework of efforts aimed at assuming responsibilities towards the residents of Gaza, emphasizing full readiness to begin work immediately once remaining obstacles are overcome.

Shaath indicated that this approval was communicated to the committee via Nikolai Mladenov, who represents the Peace Council in these understandings, reflecting active international mediation to facilitate the new administration's tasks. The committee hopes that this step will accelerate the pace of relief and organizational work within the Strip, especially given the difficult humanitarian conditions faced by citizens and the urgent need for an effective administrative body.

Regarding financial challenges, informed sources revealed that a severe funding crisis looms, as approximately 75% of the funds allocated to the committee remain frozen with donor entities. Out of 17 billion dollars pledged by ten countries to support administration and reconstruction operations, the committee has received only limited amounts, with only three countries – the UAE, Morocco, and the United States – having paid their allocated shares so far.

In a related context, Palestinian sources reported that representatives of the Peace Council informed the factions about the critical financial situation, indicating a lack of sufficient liquidity to support operational activities on the ground at present. It appears that this financial deficit represents the most prominent obstacle preventing the full deployment of the committee in all areas of the Strip, despite obtaining political and preliminary green light for entry.

We received preliminary approval through the representative of the Peace Council, Nikolai Mladenov, for the committee to enter Gaza, and we will ensure to begin our work immediately.