Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body, paving way for civilian rule under NCAG
On Monday, Hamas announced that it would dissolve the governing body that has managed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades. This move sets the stage for a technocratic committee to take over civilian governance. It's a significant shift for Hamas, which has been in control since 2007 when it ousted the Fatah movement after winning the legislative elections the year before. Since the ceasefire with Israel began in October, Hamas has shown a readiness to step back from daily governance, although the issue of disarmament is still contentious. Ismail al-Thawabta, who oversees media for Hamas, revealed that Mohammed al-Farra, head of the emergency committee, stepped down to facilitate the transition to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, formed during the October 2025 ceasefire talks initiated by President Donald Trump.
Key facts
- Hamas dissolved its Gaza governing body on Monday.
- The move clears the way for a technocratic committee called the NCAG to implement civilian rule.
- Hamas has governed Gaza since 2007 after seizing control from Fatah.
- A ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect in October 2025.
- Hamas has indicated willingness to step aside from governance but disarmament remains unresolved.
- Mohammed al-Farra resigned as head of the emergency committee.
- Ismail al-Thawabta is the head of Hamas's government media office.
- The NCAG is based in Cairo and was created by the Board of Peace established by US President Donald Trump.
Entities
Institutions
- Hamas
- Fatah
- National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG)
- Board of Peace
Locations
- Gaza Strip
- Cairo
- Egypt
- Israel