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Hamas Dissolves Gaza Government to Transfer Power to UN-Backed Technocratic
How will this shift reshape aid delivery and future negotiations in Gaza?
How will this shift reshape aid delivery and future negotiations in Gaza?
Hamas has formally dissolved its two-decade governing authority in Gaza to enable the entry of a US- and UN-backed technocratic committee, marking a historic shift in Palestinian governance under a fragile ceasefire. This transition, mandated by the October 2025 peace plan, aims to replace partisan rule with nonpartisan administration while setting the stage for an international security force and Hamas disarmament. The move reflects intense pressure to stabilize the enclave amid ongoing tensions, with the new National Committee for the Administration of Gaza poised to assume control once Israel permits its entry.
As of July 2026, the IDF controls approximately 53% of Gaza territory under the peace plan, while Hamas completes its handover to the NCAG, setting the stage for the to assume oversight.
Administrative powers are officially transferred to the , also known as the Technocrats Committee, now headed by Ali Shaath, marking the completion of the governance shift.
On Monday, July 6, 2026, the head of the submitted his resignation, initiating the formal dissolution of the Gaza governing body and enabling the to enter the Strip.
On Sunday, July 5, 2026, Hamas officially stated it would dissolve its current government in Gaza once the assumes control, confirming the transition is clear and final.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that former UN envoy would serve as director-general of the Board of Peace, resolving Hamas's reservations about Tony Blair and solidifying international leadership.
On January 10, 2026, Hamas formally proclaimed it would abolish its administrative bodies in Gaza, reinforcing its commitment to the transition and instructing government agencies to prepare for the handover.
The United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 2803, endorsing the US President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan and authorizing the 'Board of Peace' to establish an to oversee governance.
At the end of October 2025, Hamas agreed to appoint Amjad Al-Shawa, Gaza head of the , to head the technocratic committee, marking the first concrete step in forming the new governance structure.
The October 2025 ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian resistance factions established the framework for a '' to temporarily govern Gaza, with and independent experts leading the transitional committee.
In February 2025, Hamas publicly expressed support for a over Gaza as an interim measure and indicated willingness to relinquish governance, setting the initial political condition for the transition.