Hamas ends 19 years of administration in Gaza Strip

Hamas announced on Monday, June 6, 2026, the dissolution of its government, marking the end of its 19-year administration of the Gaza Strip. The political and armed group, founded in 1987, is handing over control to a committee composed of Palestinians who will manage the enclave under a ceasefire agreement.

The ceasefire, brokered by the United States, ended the war that began after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. That attack resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people and the kidnapping of 251. The agreement stipulates that the administration of Gaza will pass to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), which operates under the Peace Board led by Donald Trump.

Hamas, the Islamic Resistance Movement, was founded by Sheikh Ahmed Yassin in December 1987. Initially a religious association, it evolved into a political and military entity, becoming Israel's primary Palestinian adversary. Hamas won legislative elections in Gaza in 2006, leading to internal conflict with Fatah.

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Hamas announced the dissolution of its Government, marking the end of 19 years of administration in the Gaza Strip.

Throughout its governance, Hamas maintained a confrontational stance toward Israel, which imposed a blockade on Gaza. This blockade has severely restricted the movement of people and goods, causing significant hardship for the civilian population. Despite international calls for its lifting, the situation remains critical.

Numerous attempts at reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah, including agreements in April 2014 and 2022, failed to yield lasting results, with elections never taking place. The period of Hamas's rule was marked by several military operations and conflicts with Israel, including "Operation Cast Lead" (2008-2009), "Operation Protective Edge" (2014), and "Operation Guardian of the Walls" (2021), resulting in thousands of casualties on both sides. The conflict escalated dramatically again on October 7, 2023, with Hamas's surprise attack on Israel.

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The agreement stipulated that the administration of Gaza would pass to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), dependent on the Peace Board led by Donald Trump.