Hamas dissolves Gaza government, cedes power amid US-mediated ceasefire talks

The militant group Hamas declared on Monday that it has dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power, a move facilitated by United States mediation. This new administrative entity is set to operate with United Nations support. However, Hamas has not clarified whether it will disarm or cede security control to an international force. The group described the decision as a clear demonstration of its commitment to rebuilding the Gaza Strip after years of conflict. It remains uncertain if this development, announced by a lower-ranking official, will lead to significant changes on the ground. The "Peace Council," a new entity reportedly led by President Donald Trump, which is mandated to govern and rebuild Gaza, acknowledged Hamas's announcement but stated it would evaluate its impact based on "facts, not promises." The council emphasized that this technocratic commission must have control over all weapons in Gaza, as stipulated in the ceasefire agreement. During a press conference, Ismail al-Thawabta, director-general of the Hamas-led government's press office, stated that only "technical and professional staff" would remain to manage the enclave's current affairs. He added that all service-providing employees are "state employees" and ready to operate under the authority of the National Commission for the Administration of the Gaza Strip. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem called the decision "a positive step forward on the path to implementing the ceasefire agreement."

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Toți angajații care lucrează în furnizarea de servicii sunt «angajați ai statului» și sunt pe deplin pregătiți să își desfășoare activitatea sub autoritatea Comisiei Naționale pentru Administrarea Fâșiei Gaza.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar rejected the move, asserting it was designed to circumvent disarmament. "As long as Hamas keeps its weapons, any civilian government will naturally function as Hamas dictates," he wrote on X. The technocratic commission, based in Cairo and chaired by Ali Shaath, a Gaza-born engineer and former Palestinian Authority official, is tasked with restoring essential services and overseeing civil affairs under the coordination of the UN and the Peace Council. Shaath confirmed Hamas's announcement and stressed the need for "a single governing authority acting under a unique legal framework" and "a unified security apparatus subordinate to that authority" for the commission to function effectively. Nine months after the signing of a ceasefire, negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain largely stalled regarding its implementation.

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Atâta timp cât Hamas își păstrează armele, orice guvern civil va funcționa, desigur, așa cum dictează Hamas.