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By Open Chronicle
Hamas has announced that it will dissolve the governing body that has administered the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, marking a significant political development under the framework of the ceasefire agreement reached with Israel last year. The move is intended to pave the way for a new technocratic administration responsible for managing civilian affairs in the Palestinian territory.
The announcement came after Mohammed al Farra, head of Hamas’ emergency government committee, formally submitted his resignation. According to Hamas officials, the committee will now be dissolved to facilitate the transfer of administrative responsibilities to the newly established National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
Hamas spokesperson Ismail al Thawabta confirmed that the decision was made to ensure a smooth governmental transition. Another senior Hamas official stated that the movement had also agreed to appoint a “nationally accepted figure” to oversee the interim period until the NCAG assumes full authority.
The decision was reportedly presented during meetings held in Cairo with various Palestinian factions, where it was welcomed as a meaningful step toward implementing the next phase of the ceasefire process.
The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza was created by the Board of Peace, the international body overseeing implementation of the ceasefire agreement, which was brokered in part by U.S. President Donald Trump. The committee is led by Palestinian official Ali Shaath and is tasked with overseeing civilian governance throughout Gaza.
Although the NCAG has existed for several months, its members have reportedly been unable to enter Gaza after Israeli authorities blocked their deployment.
Hamas has governed the Gaza Strip since taking control of the territory from the rival Fatah movement in 2007, following the Palestinian elections held in 2006. Since the ceasefire took effect last October, the organization has repeatedly indicated that it is willing to step away from day-to-day civilian administration.
Despite this latest development, major obstacles remain before the ceasefire can advance to its second phase. Israel continues to insist that Hamas must fully disarm and has rejected any scenario that would allow the movement to retain political or military influence in Gaza. At the same time, Israel has also opposed an immediate transfer of authority to the Palestinian Authority based in Ramallah.
Hamas, meanwhile, argues that a new Palestinian governing structure must first be established before any discussion regarding its military capabilities can take place. These disagreements continue to delay the implementation of the broader political provisions contained in the ceasefire agreement.
The first phase of the agreement resulted in the release of the remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners detained by Israel. However, despite that progress, Israeli forces have expanded their military presence across Gaza in recent months and are now reported to control nearly 70 percent of the territory.
International humanitarian organizations have also accused Israel of restricting aid deliveries into Gaza during the ongoing negotiations.
Under international law, Gaza is widely regarded as occupied territory because Israel maintains significant control over its borders despite withdrawing its settlements and permanent military presence in 2005. Israeli forces re-entered the territory following the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, launching the military campaign that continues to shape the region today.
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