On Saturday, January 10, 2026, Hamas announced it's dissolving all its government bodies in the Gaza Strip, getting ready to hand over responsibilities to a new independent technocratic committee ✨
Spokesman Hazem Qassem said this "clear decision" marks the end of existing government entities and the start of a fresh chapter with a neutral admin team. This move comes after talks with other Palestinian factions agreed on forming the committee.
Since 2007, Gaza (home to over two million people) has been governed separately by Hamas after a split with Fatah in the West Bank. Now, the plan is to shake things up:
- Ceasefire Phase 1 (Oct 2025): Prisoner exchanges, humanitarian aid entry, partial Israeli withdrawal 🕊️
- Ceasefire Phase 2 (proposed): Full military pullout, Hamas disarmament, large-scale reconstruction, and a transitional governing body 🛠️
Sources say a Hamas delegation will head to Cairo next week to finalize Phase 2 details and pick committee members. In December 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump pushed for a speedy rollout of Phase 2, stressing that disarmament is key for progress.
These developments could reshape how Gaza is managed and rebuilt. We'll keep you posted as the story unfolds!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
