Hamas announces intent to dissolve Gaza government as disarmament questions remain

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Hamas announced plans to dissolve its governing institutions in Gaza as part of a US- and UN-backed ceasefire framework. However, concerns remain over disarmament and the potential for Hamas to maintain influence behind the scenes despite transferring administrative control.

Hamas said that it is prepared to dissolve its governing institutions in Gaza and transfer authority to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a key component of the US- and UN-backed ceasefire framework. As negotiations continue, Israeli officials argue that Hamas surrendering administrative control without relinquishing weapons would leave Hamas as the dominant force behind the scenes. The post Hamas announces intent to dissolve Gaza government as disarmament questions remain appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.