Hamas Announces Gaza Government Dissolution as Israel and Peace Council Dismiss Move

Hamas officially declared the dissolution of its emergency government committee in Gaza on Monday, with the chairman resigning to facilitate the transfer of governance to a so-called technocratic committee. The Gaza Ministry of Communications stated that current government heads will serve temporarily during the transition, while technical staff will continue their roles to maintain public services. Despite the announcement, Israeli officials and the Trump Peace Council expressed skepticism, viewing the move as a symbolic gesture rather than a substantive change.

Israeli senior sources described the announcement as a "meaningless spin and a stalling tactic" designed to enable the technocratic committee's entry under conditions favorable to Hamas, which continues to control Gaza behind the scenes. Palestinian contacts indicated the step was largely symbolic, intended to create an appearance of progress for mediators without altering Hamas’s actual control.

The Trump Peace Council responded by emphasizing that their assessment will rely on actions rather than promises. They underscored the need for comprehensive decisions aligned with the roadmap for governance, security, and transition in Gaza. The council reiterated the principle of "one authority, one law, and one weapon," calling for the full transfer of power to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), including control over all military means, as outlined in the comprehensive peace plan and UN Security Council Resolution 2803. Genuine authority transfer must allow the NCAG to independently execute its administrative and governmental mandate.