DaysofPal- The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza announced the start of applications for a new Palestinian police force in the Gaza Strip, saying the initiative is intended to preserve public order and uphold the rule of law during an anticipated transitional period.
In a statement released Thursday, the committee invited qualified men and women to apply, emphasizing integrity and professionalism as key criteria.
Officials described the move as a critical step toward stabilizing internal conditions and restoring civil peace after months of war and widespread disruption.
According to the announcement, the new force will focus on protecting civilians, supporting families, and safeguarding human dignity while helping to create a secure environment for future generations.
The committee pointed to the severe security and humanitarian challenges facing Gaza as justification for building new law-enforcement structures.
The NCAG said the police institution would operate under strict standards of transparency and legal accountability.
Recruits are expected to adhere to rigorous professional conduct rules and will be subject to ongoing oversight mechanisms aimed at ensuring fairness and equal treatment of residents.
Officials framed participation in the force as both a national responsibility and a contribution to rebuilding public confidence in state institutions after prolonged instability.
However, the committee did not specify what role, if any, existing police personnel in Gaza would play in the new structure. It did acknowledge the service of current officers who have continued working under bombardment, displacement, and exceptional circumstances.
The NCAG was established as part of arrangements linked to a civil administration proposal put forward by Donald Trump.
The 11-member body is chaired by Palestinian figure Ali Shaath and is tasked with managing daily public services and civilian affairs while remaining formally independent of factional politics.
Although Hamas has indicated it is prepared to transfer civil governance responsibilities, the committee has yet to operate inside Gaza. Since mid-January, its members have been based in Cairo, conducting work remotely.
Gaza’s Government Media Office has publicly urged the committee to enter the territory and begin implementing its mandate on the ground.
The committee’s delayed deployment appears tied to complex logistical and security arrangements required for entry through crossings controlled by the Israeli occupation.
No detailed explanation has been provided for why members have not yet been able to access the enclave or carry out the measures outlined in their latest announcement.
The plan to form a new police force comes amid continuing uncertainty over governance, security, and humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
Residents are still grappling with the aftermath of prolonged conflict, widespread destruction, and restrictions on movement and essential supplies.
Analysts say the success of the initiative will depend largely on whether the committee can establish a credible physical presence inside the territory and coordinate effectively with existing authorities as well as international stakeholders.
For now, the announcement signals an attempt to lay the groundwork for post-conflict administration, even as major political and logistical hurdles remain unresolved.
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