Hamas Dissolves Gaza Governing Body, Offers Power to UN-Backed Panel
Hamas said the handover is meant to advance reconstruction and a ceasefire plan, but Israel said disarmament remains a prerequisite.
- On Monday, July 6, 2026, Hamas announced the dissolution of its de facto governing body in the Gaza Strip to transfer administrative duties to the U.S.-backed National Committee for the Administration of Gaza .
- Hamas, which has ruled the Gaza Strip for nearly 20 years since 2007, initiated this move to fulfill commitments under the October 2025 U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan establishing technocratic administration.
- The 15-member NCAG, headed by Ali Shaath, remains based in Cairo and has not entered Gaza due to Israeli objections, though government ministries will continue operating under its authority.
- Despite the announcement, disarmament remains a primary requirement for the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, leading critics and Israeli officials to argue the move is superficial.
- The Trump-appointed Board of Peace noted the announcement but stated its assessment will be guided by "actions, not promises," amid ongoing negotiations in Cairo to resolve ceasefire disagreements.
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Hamas Says It Will Cede Power in Gaza. What Comes Next?
Ismail al-Thawabta, head of Hamas’ government media office, speaks at a press conference at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on July 6, 2026. —Eyad Baba—AFPHamas announced Monday that after nearly two decades of governing the Gaza Strip, it will dissolve its government and hand over power to a Palestinian technocratic governing authority.The move is part of the U.S.-brokered peace plan that paved the way for an October 2025…
Hamas announces intent to dissolve Gaza government as disarmament questions remain
Hamas said that it is prepared to dissolve its governing institutions in Gaza and transfer authority to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a key component of the US- and UN-backed ceasefire framework. As negotiations continue, Israeli officials argue that Hamas surrendering administrative control without relinquishing weapons would leave Hamas as the dominant force behind the scenes. The post Hamas announces intent to …
Almost two decades after Hamas took power in the Gaza Strip, it dissolves its de facto government. What is behind this move?
Hamas Dissolves Gaza Emergency Committee, Urges Swift Entry of U.S.-Backed Technocrats
Gaza’s Government Media Office (GMO) announced on Monday, July 6, the dissolution of its Emergency Committee and the resignation of its head Mohammed al-Farra, according to a statement cited by local officials. The move is intended to clear the way for the U.S.-endorsed National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) to assume civilian governance […]
Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza government, but Israel warns group still seeks Hezbollah-style control
Hamas says it dissolved its governing body in Gaza, but Israel and analysts call the move a 'show' designed to retain armed control without committing to disarmament.
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