According to Hamas officials, the decision clears the path for the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) a technocratic body to assume civilian administrative responsibilities.

Speaking to AFP, Ismail al-Thawabta, head of Hamas  Government Media Office, confirmed that Mohammed al-Farra, head of the government s emergency committee, had officially submitted his resignation.

"The government s emergency committee has been dissolved to facilitate the administrative and governmental transition to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza," al-Thawabta said.

The move represents one of the most significant political shifts since Hamas seized control of Gaza from the rival Palestinian movement Fatah in 2007.

Transition Toward Civilian Rule

A Hamas official, speaking anonymously, said the group had appointed a nationally accepted figure to oversee transitional affairs until the NCAG formally assumes full administrative authority.

Another Hamas official revealed that Palestinian factions were informed of the decision during recent meetings in Cairo, where the move was reportedly welcomed as a serious step toward establishing a unified civilian administration.

The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) is headed by Palestinian official Ali Shaath. The committee was established by the Board of Peace, created by U.S. President Donald Trump after brokering the Hamas-Israel ceasefire in October 2025.

Despite its formation, the NCAG has remained outside Gaza for months, reportedly due to Israeli objections preventing its deployment inside the war-ravaged enclave.

Ceasefire Talks Remain Deadlocked

Hamas and other Palestinian factions have continued negotiations in Cairo with regional mediators aimed at advancing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

The first phase resulted in the release of the remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners detained by Israel.

However, negotiations over the second phase have stalled for months. The proposed framework includes Hamas  disarmament, the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, and the establishment of a new governing structure.

Israeli forces have instead expanded their military presence across the territory, with reports indicating they now control nearly 70 percent of Gaza.

Governance and Disarmament Still Major Obstacles

Hamas maintains that it will only consider surrendering part of its weapons after a recognized Palestinian administration is fully established in Gaza.

Israel, meanwhile, continues to reject any future governing role for Hamas while also opposing an immediate transfer of authority to the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority.

The future governance of Gaza remains one of the central challenges in negotiations over the implementation of the ceasefire s second phase, with mediators continuing efforts to bridge deep political and security divisions.