Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee

Hamas announced on Monday that it has dissolved its government in Gaza and plans to transfer power to a UN-backed technical committee as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. The group stated this move demonstrates its commitment to Gaza's reconstruction, though it did not specify plans for disarmament or security handover. The Board of Peace, an entity involved in governing and rebuilding Gaza, acknowledged the announcement but emphasized that the technocratic committee must control all weapons as per the agreement. Israel dismissed the move as insignificant, with an official stating that Hamas members remain in their positions. The technical committee, chaired by Ali Shaath, is tasked with restoring services and overseeing civilian affairs under UN and Board of Peace supervision. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas regarding the ceasefire's implementation, including Hamas's disarmament, remain stalled.

Hamas has announced the dissolution of its governing body in Gaza, which it has controlled for nearly two decades. This action paves the way for a Palestinian technocratic committee to manage the enclave's day-to-day governance. The move, announced on Monday, is intended to facilitate an administrative transition and remove pretexts for Israel's ongoing military actions. Hamas stated its desire for the swift entry of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a body tasked with overseeing future administration under a US-backed plan. Hamas officials indicated this step demonstrates their seriousness in stepping aside from day-to-day governance, though the issue of their disarmament remains unresolved.

Hamas has announced the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly twenty years. This significant political shift, effective Monday, aims to pave the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule. Hamas has controlled Gaza since 2007, following its seizure of power from Fatah. The head of the government's emergency committee has officially resigned and dissolved the committee to facilitate this transition to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). The NCAG, based in Cairo, was established by the Board of Peace, created by US President Donald Trump. This move follows Hamas's repeated statements since the October ceasefire with Israel expressing readiness to step aside from day-to-day governance, though the issue of disarmament remains unresolved.