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Abbas Speaks by Phone With NCAG Chief Shaath
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas spoke by phone with the Chief Commissioner of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, Ali Shaath, to offer condolences after Shaath's uncle died. The call marks the first publicized contact between the two since Shaath took the role.
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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas spoke by phone with the Chief Commissioner of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, Ali Shaath, to offer condolences after Shaath's uncle died. The conversation is the first publicized contact between the two since Shaath assumed the position, according to PA official media Wafa.
Background on the NCAG Shaath previously served as a deputy minister for the Palestinian Authority. The PA had initially opposed the U.S.-backed NCAG before signing a formal agreement to work with the committee in January. Shaath was reported to have thanked Abbas for the call and described it as impactful.
The call occurred one day after Hamas announced the resignation of its governing Emergency Committee. The resignation allows Shaath's NCAG to assume administrative control of the Gaza Strip.
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