Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem announced on Saturday, January 10, 2026
By Bernie,
Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem announced on Saturday, January 10, 2026, that the movement has decided to dissolve the governmental and administrative bodies currently managing affairs in the Gaza Strip and transfer their responsibilities to an independent technocratic committee of non-factional experts. He said Hamas will facilitate all aspects of the handover and support the committee's ability to operate effectively, calling for its rapid formation.
The announcement is tied to arrangements for the second phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire framework promoted by the Trump administration and mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and others. That phase envisions a temporary technocratic body overseeing civilian governance in Gaza during a transitional period, as part of broader steps that include reconstruction efforts, expanded Israeli withdrawals, and the deployment of an international stabilization force.
Topics: Gaza, Diplomacy
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