Hamas's information bureau announced Monday that the chairman of its government emergency committee has resigned, clearing the way for the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza to take over management of the Strip. Workers will continue their roles, and current government institution heads will serve as a temporary body during the transition, the announcement said.
The resignation of the chairman of Hamas's government emergency committee, announced Monday by the group's information bureau, is the latest step in a reported process to transfer administrative control of Gaza to a technocratic body. The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, a US-backed entity, is expected to assume management of the Strip, with current government institution heads serving as a temporary body during the transition, according to the announcement.
The Zioneer reported on Sunday that Hamas was expected to disband its emergency committees and appoint an interim manager, citing sources. A further report on Monday morning indicated that Hamas was considering handing governance to a technocratic committee. Later Monday, another report said Hamas was preparing to dissolve its governing body, with an announcement possible as early as Tuesday.
The identity of the resigning chairman was not disclosed, and the timeline for the full transition remains unclear. The announcement stated that workers would continue their roles, suggesting a gradual handover.
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