"There was no immediate comment from Israel, which has controlled the Rafah crossing since 2024. Since the October 10 ceasefire took effect under Trump's plan, Israeli authorities have stalled on reopening it to allow desperately needed aid to enter and people requiring medical treatment to leave. The ceasefire deal left Israel in control of more than half of Gaza beyond what is known as the yellow line, including the area that abuts the border crossing."
"The White House announced on Friday the 15 members of the all-Palestinian technocratic committee that will oversee the transition of power in Gaza. Shaath, a former Palestinian Authority (PA) deputy minister, was designated as the general commissioner of the body, known as the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). In a statement following his appointment, Shaath said the committee would embrace peace, through which we strive to secure the path to true Palestinian rights and self-de"
Ali Shaath, a US-backed Palestinian technocrat, announced that the Rafah crossing with Egypt will reopen next week. Shaath called Rafah a lifeline and symbol of opportunity and said opening it signals Gaza is no longer closed to the future or the war. Israel has controlled Rafah since 2024 and has delayed full reopening since the October 10 ceasefire under Trump's plan, limiting aid delivery and medical evacuations. The ceasefire left Israel controlling more than half of Gaza beyond the yellow line, including the border area. The White House named a 15-member all-Palestinian technocratic committee (NCAG) with Shaath as general commissioner to oversee Gaza's transition.
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