February 3, 2026
Will the Palestinian Authority govern Gaza? The logo of the Gaza management committee stirs controversy in Israel
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The Gaza Management Committee is the body meant to govern Gaza after the war.
Yesterday, it published its new logo.
The logo features the symbol of the Palestinian Authority.
The publication caused a sharp outcry in Israel.
Officials in the Israeli Prime Minister's Office were angry.
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They said they had seen a completely different logo than the one published. They stated that Israel does not consent to the use of the Palestinian Authority's symbol. According to the statement, the Palestinian Authority will not partake in Gaza's administration.
The use of the symbol follows reports about the committee members. According to the reports, many of them are affiliated with the Palestinian Authority.
Many people in Israel are angry. Knesset member Avigdor Lieberman from the opposition criticized the government. He said that power is effectively being transferred to the Palestinian Authority.