Hamas officially announced the dissolution of its Government Emergency Committee in Gaza on 6 July 2026, marking a significant shift in its administrative structure in the territory. The move, which included the resignation of committee head Mohammed al-Farra, is intended to facilitate the transfer of authority to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
Administrative Transition And Policy Context
The transition is part of a wider ceasefire plan brokered in October 2025, which aims to establish a technocratic governance model for the region under a U.S.-backed roadmap. While the emergency committee is being disbanded, Hamas-appointed civil servants and ministry staff are expected to remain in their current roles to ensure the continuity of essential public services.
Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem stated, "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." The NCAG was originally formed in January 2026 to act as the primary administrative body under the terms of the international peace agreement.
International And Regional Reactions
The announcement has been met with skepticism from the Israeli government, which maintains that the militant group continues to exert de facto control over the enclave. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar described the dissolution as a "stunt" and "deception" during a statement regarding the security situation.
"As long as Hamas retains its weapons, any civilian government will of course operate as Hamas dictates," said Foreign Minister Saar.
The Board of Peace, established under the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, acknowledged the announcement while maintaining a cautious stance on the group’s future compliance. The board emphasised that it would judge the situation based on "actions, not promises" rather than the administrative reorganisation alone. International observers and UN stakeholders are expected to monitor whether these shifts lead to verifiable changes in local governance and security arrangements in the coming weeks.