Netanyahu objects to Gaza administration committee's logo and rejects any role for the Palestinian Authority

The office of the occupation's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, issued an official statement objecting to the change in the logo of the 'National Committee for the Administration of Gaza', known as the 'Technocrat' committee tasked with managing the Strip's affairs. The statement affirmed that the logo published on Monday evening is completely different from what was previously presented, asserting that the occupation will not accept the use of the Palestinian Authority's symbol, and the Authority will not be a partner in the administration of Gaza.

The objection came after the committee updated its logo on social media platforms, where it became almost identical to the Palestinian Authority's logo, which features a 'golden eagle carrying a shield with the colors of the Palestinian flag', with the word 'Palestine' replaced by an abbreviation of the committee's name. The initial logo announced in January 2026 contained a different symbol reflecting an independent technocratic identity, away from the symbols of the Authority or factions.

The occupation authorities affirm their rejection of any role for the Palestinian Authority in the administration of Gaza after the war, considering that this contradicts their policy aimed at preventing the return of any unified Palestinian entity without strict security conditions. Despite this rejection, the occupation recently allowed some representatives of the Authority to enter to work in the mechanism for operating the Rafah crossing, but under strict security supervision.

This tension comes in the context of implementing the second phase of the American plan under the supervision of the 'Peace Council' headed by President Donald Trump. While the occupation government rejects any hint of the Authority's return, the committee, headed by Ali Shaath, seeks to begin its administrative and relief work, considering the partial reopening of the Rafah crossing as a window of hope for the besieged residents.