The Islamic Resistance Movement, more commonly known as Hamas, has announced its readiness to dissolve its governmental structures managing the Gaza Strip, transferring control to a Palestinian technocratic committee. The announcement was made by spokesperson Hazem Qassem, who emphasized that this decision to relinquish power is “clear and final.” Hamas has already instructed government entities in Gaza to prepare for the transition, marking a significant shift in the region’s governance dynamics.
Support for a technocratic interim governance model has been part of Hamas’s strategic outlook since February 2025. This transition also aligns with the October ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestinian resistance factions, which laid the groundwork for a “Board of Peace” to oversee Gaza’s governance temporarily. This board, composed of Palestinian technocrats and independent experts, will take on the administrative responsibilities. Hamas leader Mohammad Nazzal confirmed that a list of 40 potential committee members was submitted to Egyptian authorities, suggesting a collaborative effort to ensure a smooth transition.
The leadership role of Amjad Al-Shawa, appointed to head the technocratic committee in Gaza, represents a critical step towards this new governance model. However, details regarding the committee’s full composition remain sparse. Meetings between American and Palestinian delegations in Cairo in November aimed to discuss the committee’s formation and its prospective responsibilities, but specific outcomes of these discussions have yet to be disclosed. For more detailed developments in this critical transition, you can visit the original report.
Furthermore, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Nickolay Mladenov, former UN envoy to the Middle East, will lead the Board of Peace in Gaza. This decision highlights ongoing international involvement in the region’s stabilization efforts. However, the selection of Mladenov instead of the previously considered former British Prime Minister Tony Blair responds to Hamas’s reservations, illustrating the delicate balance of interests among involved parties.
This new governance model is endorsed under the United Nations Security Council’s Resolution 2803, which supports US President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan. The resolution authorizes the formation of a temporary International Stabilization Force to oversee governance in Gaza, further institutionalizing this overarching international peace initiative. However, the model has faced criticism; UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese condemned it as a “security-first, capital-driven model of foreign control,” which could cement existing power disparities.
Despite these governance shifts, the Gaza Health Ministry has reported the continued toll of conflict, noting 447 deaths from Israeli attacks since the ceasefire on October 11, 2025. Among those killed was journalist Saleh Al-Jafarawi, underscoring the fragile security context amid efforts to reshape Gaza’s administrative framework.