Hamas dissolves Gaza government, plans to transfer power to UN-backed committee

The Hamas militant group announced Monday that it has dissolved its governing body in Gaza, preparing to transfer power to a United Nations-backed technical committee. This significant move is presented as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal and is intended to facilitate Gaza's reconstruction following years of conflict.

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All employees working in service provision are 'state employees' and are fully prepared to work under the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.

Hamas stated that only technical and professional staff would remain to manage the enclave's daily affairs. Ismail al-Thawabta, general director of the Hamas-run Government Media Office, described the decision as a "positive step forward on the path to implement the ceasefire deal." However, it remains unclear if Hamas intends to disarm or hand over security responsibilities to an international force, a key component of the ceasefire agreement.

The newly formed Board of Peace, led by President Donald Trump, acknowledged Hamas's announcement but indicated it would evaluate the situation based on "actions, not promises." The board stressed that the technocratic committee must have control over all weapons in Gaza, as stipulated in the ceasefire terms. Meanwhile, Israel dismissed the announcement, with an unnamed Israeli official calling it "a spin that has no significance" because Hamas members would reportedly remain in their positions.

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A positive step forward on the path to implement the ceasefire deal.

The technocratic committee, based in Cairo and chaired by Gaza-born engineer Ali Shaath, is tasked with restoring essential services and overseeing civilian affairs under the supervision of the U.N. and the Board of Peace. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain largely stalled over the implementation of the ceasefire's second phase, particularly concerning Hamas's disarmament and the reconstruction efforts.

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The alleged resignation of the Hamas government, where all of the Hamas members stay in their positions, is a spin that has no significance.