The Times of Israel reports that Hamas has dissolved its government in a symbolic move ahead of an eventual transfer of civilian power to a technocratic administration (NCAG). The move follows weeks of speculation and is seen as an attempt to buy time amid stalled talks on Phase 2 of the ceasefire.
The Times of Israel reported Monday that Hamas has dissolved its Gaza government, describing the move as symbolic and preparing the ground for an eventual transfer of power to a technocratic administration known as the National Consensus Administration for Gaza (NCAG). The report adds specific details to earlier confirmations.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Monday (13:05), Hamas had officially confirmed the dismantling of its government. That followed a Sunday article in which Gaza sources told N12 that Hamas was expected to disband its emergency committees and appoint an interim manager. N12 analyst Sapir Lipkin, cited by The Zioneer at 12:45, assessed that the step was declarative and aimed at buying time, with no real change expected in practice.
The move is widely interpreted as a signal to mediators that Hamas is willing to allow a technocratic body to take over civilian administration, a key demand in ceasefire negotiations. However, Israeli assessments have noted that the group retains control over security and may be using the gesture to delay Phase 2 talks. The NCAG's composition and actual authority remain unclear.
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