Hamas source: Group to announce dissolution of Gaza government

A Hamas source in Cairo informed EFE on Monday that the group's leadership is moving towards announcing the dissolution of its de facto government in the Gaza Strip, known as the "Follow-up Committee for Governmental Work." The source, who requested anonymity, stated that this dissolution could occur as early as Monday.

This measure is intended to pave the way for the entry of the Gaza Governance and Administration Committee, a technical group established following a ceasefire agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump. This committee was created to manage the territory but has not yet received authorization to enter Gaza.

Inside Gaza, Hamas authorities have convened an "important press conference" for Monday to address "significant developments." The source indicated that additional meetings are scheduled in Cairo over the next two days to "close gaps" regarding the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, with participation from various Palestinian factions.

Last week, a Hamas delegation presented its responses to proposals aimed at advancing the peace agreement to Nikolay Mladenov, Trump's Special Envoy for Gaza Peace. Hamas reiterated the need for the "immediate" commencement of the Gaza Administration Committee's work, alongside other issues such as Hamas's disarmament, new tasks for the Peace Council, and an international stabilization force for Gaza.

The United States formally declared the second phase of the peace plan in effect in January, which was meant to encompass these aspects. However, progress has been stalled. Hamas refuses to disarm unless the Israeli army withdraws from Gaza, while Israel has not permitted the Administration Committee's entry into the enclave. This technocratic committee, led by Ali Shaaz, was introduced in January and is tasked with provisionally governing and rebuilding Gaza post-conflict under the control of a Peace Board chaired by Trump. Hamas has governed Gaza since expelling the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) in 2007, effectively dividing Palestinian territory.