Logo for Gaza Committee Sparks Uproar
They almost slapped a PA-style logo on the body that's supposed to govern post-war Gaza. The backlash was immediate and the committee's non-answer only made it worse.
In a move signaling a potential retreat from initial branding decisions, the National Committee for the Management of Gaza has issued an official statement responding to public outcry over a proposed emblem that reportedly resembled symbols associated with the Palestinian Authority (PA).
The controversy erupted after leaked designs for the committee's logo sparked widespread criticism from Israeli politicians and commentators, who argued that the visuals appeared too similar to PA insignia, raising concerns about symbolic concessions in post-conflict Gaza administration.
Critics, including members of the Knesset, labeled the design as "inappropriate" given ongoing tensions with the PA and the broader Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In the statement, released earlier today, the committee clarified its position: "The National Committee for the Management of Gaza has examined a variety of visual concepts since its establishment. The official branding will be published upon the launch of the committee's website. Designs may evolve, but the decision belongs to the National Committee for the Management of Gaza."
The committee, formed as part of Israel's strategic planning for Gaza following the Israel-Hamas war, is tasked with exploring governance models for the region, including potential involvement of local Palestinian clans, international partners, or limited PA roles. However, any perceived alignment with PA symbols has fueled debates over Israel's long-term vision for Gaza's reconstruction and security.
No timeline was provided for the website launch or final branding reveal.
In response, the Prime Minister’s Office stated:
The logo of the Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) that was presented to us earlier was completely different from the one published this evening.
Israel will not accept the use of the symbol of the Palestinian Authority, and the Palestinian Authority will not be a partner in the administration of Gaza.