Hamas Governance Shift
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Hamas has announced the dissolution of its governing body in Gaza, ending 19 years of administration and transferring authority. A US-led Board of Peace acknowledged this move, while a UN body deemed Israel's detention of a Hamas doctor arbitrary amid health concerns. Belgium is preparing to recognize Palestine as a state following this development.
Historic decision in Gaza: Hamas dissolves its government and hands over power
Hamas has announced that it dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power under a U.S.-mediated ceasefire agreement. The move immediately raised a central question: whether the group will also give up its weapons and security control. The new administrative body is expected to operate with United Nations support. Hamas presented its decision as clear evidence of its commitmen…
US-led Board of Peace acknowledges Hamas's Gaza governance handover
The United States-led Board of Peace has acknowledged Hamas's announcement regarding the relinquishment of governing authority in the Gaza Strip. The announcement came on Monday, July 6, 2026, after t…
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 …
UN deems Israel’s detention of Hamas doctor ‘arbitrary’ as health fears mount
A United Nations human rights body has declared Israel's detention of a prominent Gazan doctor, Hussam Abu Safiya, as arbitrary and urged his immediate release. The UN Working Group on Arbitrary Deten…
Belgium prepares decision on recognizing Palestine after Hamas condition met
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has initiated the process for potentially recognizing Palestine as an independent state, directing his administration to prepare the necessary groundwork. This a…