Israeli Foreign Minister Says Hamas Seeks Hezbollah Model in Gaza with Technocratic Government

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar responded to Hamas's announcement about dissolving its government in favor of a technocratic committee. Sa'ar asserted that Hamas's willingness to 'make room' for a technocratic government is intended to prevent the disarmament of the group. He explained that Hamas aims to replicate the 'Hezbollah model' in Gaza, where the technocratic committee would handle municipal services like waste removal, while Hamas retains its dominant military power.

Sa'ar emphasized that Israel remains committed to implementing the Trump administration's plan, which centers on disarming Hamas and other terrorist organizations and demilitarizing the Gaza Strip. He framed Hamas's move as a strategic attempt to maintain its military strength under the guise of administrative reform.