Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body
Summary
Hamas has announced it is dissolving the government body that has managed Gaza for nearly 20 years. This step is intended to allow a new technocratic committee to take over civilian rule in Gaza under a US-backed plan amid ongoing conflict and blockade.Key Facts
- Hamas has governed Gaza since 2007 after taking control from the rival Palestinian group Fatah.
- The Hamas-run Government Emergency Committee has now been officially dissolved.
- A new body called the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) is expected to take over civilian administration.
- The NCAG is part of a US-backed plan aimed at ending the conflict and restoring governance in Gaza.
- Hamas says it is stepping back from civilian rule but not giving up its political or military roles.
- Israel opposes Hamas governing Gaza but also rejects direct Palestinian Authority control over Gaza for now.
- The NCAG has been based outside Gaza and has faced Israeli objections to entering the territory.
- The move reflects efforts to negotiate power-sharing and administration amid ongoing conflict and blockade.
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