Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza emergency committee

On Monday, Hamas announced the dissolution of its Government Emergency Committee in Gaza, a body that has managed civilian affairs for nearly two decades since 2007. Mohammed al-Farra, head of the committee, submitted his resignation to facilitate a transition to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG). Hamas officials state the goal is to shift civilian governance to a technocratic administration while maintaining their presence in security and policing sectors. The move is presented as a step in implementing a U.S.-backed post-war peace plan, though Hamas maintains the existing ministries and staff will remain in place. The U.S.-appointed Board of Peace acknowledged the announcement but stated it would monitor actions rather than promises. Tensions persist as Hamas accuses Israel of violating the current ceasefire, citing ongoing military strikes that reportedly killed five people on Monday. Israel has not formally commented on the dissolution, continuing its operations against what it describes as military threats. The territory remains significantly damaged following the conflict that began in October 2023.