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Shaath speaks to Abbas in first publicized call since becoming NCAG chief

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  • Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas spoke by phone with Ali Shaath, Chief Commissioner of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
  • The call, marking the first publicized conversation since Shaath assumed his role, was to offer condolences for his uncle's death.
  • The conversation follows Hamas's announcement of the Emergency Committee's resignation, allowing the NCAG to assume administrative control of Gaza.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas held a phone conversation with Ali Shaath, the Chief Commissioner of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). This marks the first publicly acknowledged discussion between the two leaders since Shaath took on his new position, according to PA official media outlet Wafa.

The call was primarily to offer condolences to Shaath following the death of his uncle. Shaath, a former deputy minister for the PA, reportedly thanked Abbas for the call, stating that it was impactful. This interaction comes after the PA initially opposed the US-backed NCAG but later formally agreed to cooperate with the committee in January.

Notably, the phone call occurred just one day after Hamas announced the resignation of its governing Emergency Committee. This move effectively paves the way for Shaath's NCAG to assume administrative control over the Gaza Strip, signaling a significant shift in governance for the region.

Thank you for the call, it was impactful.

— Ali ShaathShaath thanked President Abbas for his phone call offering condolences.
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