Hamas announced the dissolution of its governing body in Gaza on Monday, July 6, 2026, to facilitate a transition to a technocratic administration. The move aims to hand over civilian governance to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) as part of a U.S.-backed peace plan.
How the Dissolution of the Emergency Committee Works
The transition began with the official resignation of Mohammed al-Farra, the head of the government’s emergency committee. According to Al Jazeera, this dissolution serves as a demonstration of the group’s seriousness in implementing agreed-upon arrangements to facilitate an administrative handover.
Despite the political shift, the operational reality on the ground remains complex. Hamas stated that all civil servants will continue providing services as usual, describing them as public employees ready to work under the NCAG’s responsibility. However, Reuters reports that Hamas intends to maintain supervision of security and public order in the areas of the enclave it still controls.
“Hamas has taken a new step in that it will no longer be in charge of the Gaza Strip, in order to remove any pretexts for the occupation, which continues its aggression and war of extermination,”Hazem Qassem, Hamas spokesman, via AFP
This move marks a departure from the governance structure Hamas established after seizing control from Fatah in 2007. While the group is stepping back from direct civilian government, analysts cited by Al Jazeera suggest this is a tactical concession to move stalled negotiations forward and fill a power vacuum that has grown over recent months.
The Role of the NCAG and the Board of Peace
Photo: The Times of Israel
The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) is a 15-member body of Palestinian technocrats. It was created by the Board of Peace, an entity established by The Times of Israel reports President Donald Trump when he brokered the ceasefire in October 2025.
Ali Shaath, the head of the NCAG, confirmed the committee’s readiness to assume national responsibilities once necessary resources and capabilities are available. The NCAG has been based in Cairo for months, largely due to Israeli objections regarding its entry into the enclave.
The Board of Peace, which supervises the NCAG, has maintained a skeptical stance toward the announcement. In a statement on X, the Board emphasized that its assessment of the situation would be guided by “actions, not promises.”
The Disarmament Deadlock: Why Israel Rejects the Move
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Israel has dismissed the dissolution as a tactical stunt. Gideon Saar, Israel’s foreign minister, argued on X that the move is designed to prevent the group’s disarmament. Saar asserted that any civilian government would still operate under Hamas’s dictates as long as the group retains its weaponry.
The Board of Peace has reinforced this requirement, stating that a genuine transfer of authority requires the consolidation of all weapons under the NCAG’s control. This mandate is tied to the Comprehensive Gaza Peace Plan and United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.
“The core principle remains one authority, one law and one weapon. This means the consolidation of all weapons under the control of the NCAG (National Committee for the Administration of Gaza),”The Board of Peace, via A News
Hamas, meanwhile, has accused Israel of violating the ceasefire and failing to withdraw forces from the territory. The group has refused to lay down arms until Israeli attacks cease, including an incident on Monday that reportedly killed five people.
Comparing Perspectives on the Transition
Photo: Al Jazeera
The interpretation of this event varies sharply between the involved parties and the monitoring bodies:
Entity
View of Dissolution
Primary Requirement for Success
Hamas
A “politically significant” step to remove pretexts for occupation.
Israeli withdrawal and cessation of attacks.
Israel
“Spin without any meaning” and a “manovra di facciata” (facade maneuver).
Full disarmament of Hamas.
Board of Peace
A noted announcement that requires verification through action.
Consolidation of all weapons under NCAG control.
While Hamas frames the move as a bridge to implementation, Israeli officials told the Kan public broadcaster that the group is merely stalling to avoid being declared in violation of the agreement by mediators.
Regional Implications and the ‘Axis of Resistance’
The internal shift in Gaza occurs against a broader backdrop of Iranian influence in the region. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iranian Parliament Speaker, recently reaffirmed that Lebanon and the “Axis of Resistance”—which includes Hamas—remain “clear and principled red lines” in Tehran’s dealings with Washington.
Ghalibaf described the support for these groups as an Islamic and revolutionary duty, suggesting that while Hamas may shift its civilian administrative role in Gaza, the strategic and military ties within the Iranian-backed alliance remain intact. This adds a layer of complexity to the U.S.-backed plan, as the Board of Peace seeks a level of control over weaponry that would fundamentally alter the influence of regional actors in the enclave.
The immediate future of the NCAG depends on whether a compromise can be reached regarding the group’s entry into Gaza and the specific timeline for the disarmament of militant factions. Until then, the “caretaker” framework described by Palestinian sources suggests that the existing power structures may remain in place despite the formal dissolution of the emergency committee.
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