Hamas announces dissolution of its administrative committee in Gaza

Hamas has officially announced the dissolution of the 'Emergency Government Committee' that has managed daily operations in the Gaza Strip since 2007. Mohammed Abdel Khaleq al-Farra has resigned from his leadership role within this structure, though technical staff will remain in their positions temporarily to prevent a governance vacuum. The move is intended to facilitate the transition of political and administrative responsibilities to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). This action aligns with commitments made during the October 2025 ceasefire agreement and follows a broader plan for post-war governance. While Hamas describes this as a shift toward a technocratic administration, analysts note that the organization has not announced the disarmament of its military wings or the surrender of control over security infrastructure. Sources indicate that internal security networks and weaponry remain under Hamas's influence, leading some observers to characterize the change as a restructuring of political visibility rather than an actual transfer of power. International and Palestinian factions gathered in Cairo have generally welcomed the move as a step toward restoring institutional governance in the enclave.