Sources in Gaza familiar with the details confirm to N12 that Hamas is expected to announce, as early as Monday, the dissolution of its government emergency committees and the appointment of an interim manager until a technocrat committee enters the Strip. The move follows talks over civilian administration and is seen as a step toward broader governance arrangements, according to reports.
Sources in Gaza with knowledge of the matter confirm to N12 that Hamas is expected to announce Monday the dissolution of its government emergency committees and the appointment of an interim manager to run them, ahead of the entry of a technocrat committee that would assume control of government ministries. The announcement, if made, would be the most specific signal yet of a shift in civilian governance in the Strip.
This update follows a sequence of reports that emerged Sunday evening. At 21:53 Jerusalem, the Saudi-owned Asharq Al-Awsat first reported that Hamas was leaning toward dissolving its de facto government, citing Hamas sources. Ynet then published a similar report at the same time. At 21:53, N12 reported that the dissolution could enable a technocrat committee led by Ali Shata to enter Gaza. Further reports at 21:53 from Asharq Al-Awsat and N12 added that the Gaza Board of Peace conditions the entry on consolidating weapons under a single Palestinian authority, and that the dissolution is seen as a symbolic gesture. At 23:22, The Zioneer reported, citing N12 sources, that Hamas would dissolve its executive arm as a signal to mediators. The current report, at 23:33 Jerusalem, adds the specific details of emergency committees and an interim manager.
As The Zioneer reported on June 29, the US-established Gaza Board of Peace has finalized governance plans but implementation depends on disarmament talks that have stalled. The technocrat committee, headed by Ali Shat, has been assembled with international backing but remains outside Gaza. The proposed dissolution of Hamas's administrative structures is seen as a step toward broader governance arrangements, though questions remain about Hamas's behind-the-scenes control.
The timing of the technocrat committee's entry, the scope of its authority, and whether Israel and international mediators will accept the announcement as a sufficient gesture are not yet confirmed. The sources' claims have not been independently verified from other channels.
12 developments
- StrongIsraeli assessments: Peace Council may declare Hamas in breach of Gaza deal within months
- DevelopingHamas awaits Israeli elections amid stalled Phase 2 talks, disappointed with Iran
- DevelopingGaza Board of Peace finalizes governance plans as disarmament talks stall
- StrongHamas deploys armed guards, confiscates phones to crush planned anti-Hamas protests in Gaza
Source and signal
- Internal intake