Hamas Dissolves Gaza Governing Body for Technocrat Committee

The militant Islamist group Hamas has announced its decision to dissolve its governing body in the Gaza Strip. This move is intended to facilitate the transition of power to a committee composed of Palestinian technocrats, a step outlined within a broader ceasefire agreement.

The announcement came during a press conference in Deir al-Balah, where Hamas leader Mohammed al-Farra officially declared the dissolution. Hamas has previously expressed readiness to dissolve its administration, but the contentious issue of disarmament has historically hindered such progress. It remains uncertain whether Hamas will agree to disarm as part of this transition.

The new governing body, the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), will consist of 15 Palestinian technocrats. The committee is slated to operate under the supervision of a "peace council" reportedly led by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to the agreement. NCAG has been working outside Gaza for months, reportedly due to disputes with Israel over entry into the territory.

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Al-Farra has decided that the board will be dissolved to facilitate the transition to NCAG.