Hamas said it will dissolve its existing government in Gaza once a Palestinian technocratic leadership committee takes over the war-torn territory. The group gave no specifics on when the change will occur.
Hamas and the rival Palestinian Authority, who have limited control over the occupied West Bank, have not announced the names of the technocrats, who are not supposed to be politically affiliated, and it remains unclear if they will be cleared by Israel and the U.S.
A new US-appointed Palestinian Technocratic Government has been described by analysts as lacking political authority and functioning primarily as a tool for relief efforts and daily affairs, raising questions about the body’s future.
Dubbed The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, or NCAG, the 15-person committee was announced as part of Phase Two of the ceasefire plan to lead post-war Gaza. It will be headed by Ali Shaath, a civil engineer from Gaza who previously served in ministerial roles in the Palestinian Authority (PA), with members meeting in Cairo shortly after US President Donald Trump’s announcement to discuss next steps.
The NCAG is expected to operate under the supervision of the “Board of Peace” chaired by Trump. The White House announced the Board’s members last Friday, revealing a three-tier power structure of billionaires close to Israel at the top and including ex-British prime minister Tony Blair.
Israel is pressing the United States to exclude Turkey and Qatar from the international committee tasked with overseeing Gaza‘s reconstruction, and to prevent both countries from deploying troops under a proposed international peacekeeping force.
The White House on Friday named Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari diplomat Ali al-Thawadi to the Gaza Executive Board, an 11-member panel responsible for supervising the work of a new Palestinian committee expected to administer the territory.
Both Turkey and Qatar have indicated their willingness to contribute to the proposed International Stabilisation Force, which Washington says would oversee security in Gaza, but Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed his foreign minister to raise objections with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio over their inclusion.
“There will be no Turkish or Qatari soldiers in the Gaza Strip,” Netanyahu told the Knesset on Monday.
In the meantime, Hamas has called on the newly formed Peace Council to compel Israel to respect the commitments outlined in the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. The Peace Council is an international body initiated by the United States as part of a 20-point peace plan negotiated between Israel and Hamas and endorsed by the United Nations Security Council.
In a statement, Hamas urged the Peace Council to intervene to stop “occupational violations” and ensure Israel fulfills its obligations, including allowing humanitarian aid, construction materials, and the start of reconstruction in the Palestinian enclave. The group emphasized that, since the ceasefire came into effect on October 10, 2025, attacks and civilian casualties have continued, which they consider violations of the agreement.
The launch of the Peace Council, whose charter was signed recently in Davos, follows the UN resolution supporting the US-led 20-point peace initiative. The resolution also establishes an international stabilization mechanism and transitional governance institutions for Gaza, with participation from external actors.
Hamas’ appeal comes amid ongoing tensions and sporadic clashes despite the formal ceasefire, as international efforts continue to focus on the full implementation of the ceasefire agreements and the management of Gaza’s political and humanitarian transition.
Source: The New Arab
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