Hamas spokesman confirms retaining technical ministries, dissolving emergency committee per Cairo deal

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qasem confirmed the retention of the group's Technical and Administrative Ministries and the dissolution of its Government Emergency Committee, as agreed in Cairo. Qasem reiterated Hamas's commitment to the management arrangements and the 'day-after' framework for Gaza, according to a statement.

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qasem confirmed Monday evening that the group is retaining its Technical and Administrative Ministries and dissolving its Government Emergency Committee, as part of the management arrangements agreed upon in Cairo. The announcement, made around 21:00 Jerusalem, formalizes a step first reported by The Zioneer on July 5 as expected, and comes after a day of contradictory signals from Hamas on the matter.

6 developments

1. 21:17 · 6 JulLatest

   Hamas spokesman confirms retention of technical ministries alongside committee dissolution.

2. 19:05 · 6 Jul

   Palestinian factions issue joint statement welcoming the committee's dissolution.

3. 17:22 · 6 Jul

   Hamas reverses earlier denial, confirms dissolution of government emergency committee.

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