Israeli premier attacks Gaza technocratic committee’s use of Palestinian Authority logo

2026-02-03 - 10:15

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday sharply criticized the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) for adopting a logo matching the Palestinian Authority (PA) emblem, declaring that Israel “will not accept” the symbol and that the PA will have no role in Gaza’s governance. Netanyahu’s office stated that the logo presented to Israel earlier differed from the one published, emphasizing a firm separation between the two bodies. Background of the Committee The NCAG is a non-political body established as part of the second phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict. Composed of 11 Palestinian national figures and headed by Ali Shaath, the committee is tasked with managing daily civil affairs in Gaza, supported by an executive board. While Netanyahu has acknowledged that PA representatives will participate in operational mechanisms at the Rafah border crossing, he has consistently opposed any broader administrative role for the PA in Gaza. Political Implications The logo dispute underscores Netanyahu’s ongoing effort to prevent the Palestinian Authority from extending its influence into Gaza, a stance that complicates implementation of the U.S.-backed roadmap. The NCAG has not yet responded to Netanyahu’s remarks.