Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza, aims to transfer power to UN-backed committee

Hamas announced on Monday, July 6, 2026, the dissolution of its governing body in Gaza, signaling its intent to transfer administrative power to a US-backed committee of Palestinian technocrats. This move is presented by Hamas as a step toward implementing a stalled ceasefire deal and facilitating the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip after years of conflict.

The transition aims for the technocratic National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), chaired by Ali Shaath, to assume civilian responsibilities. However, Hamas clarified that existing civil servants would continue their roles, and the group has not explicitly committed to disarming or relinquishing its security control over the territory.

International observers and Israeli officials have expressed skepticism regarding the announcement's immediate practical impact. Israel has dismissed the move as a symbolic gesture or "spin," suggesting it is a tactic by Hamas to avoid the crucial issue of disarmament, which remains a significant sticking point in ongoing peace negotiations.