Timeline: 20 years of Hamas rule in Gaza, from election to political exit
Summary
Hamas has ended its emergency government in Gaza after 20 years of ruling under siege and conflict. Control is now handed over to a new technocratic committee supported by an international peace council, marking a major change for the region.Key Facts
- Hamas won the 2006 Palestinian elections, gaining 76 out of 132 seats and defeating Fatah.
- Following Hamas’s victory, Israel imposed a strict economic and security blockade on Gaza.
- In 2007, after internal fighting, Hamas took full military and political control of Gaza.
- The blockade led to severe economic decline; 80% of Gaza’s population became dependent on aid.
- Multiple Israeli military operations against Gaza took place in 2008, 2012, and 2014.
- Hamas created various administrative committees to manage Gaza amid isolation and conflict.
- In 2024, Hamas dissolved its emergency government committee and handed control to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.
- This new body operates under the internationally backed Gaza Peace Council, aiming for administrative stability.
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