Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body
Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced on Monday the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule.
The move marks a significant political shift by Hamas, which has run Gaza since its fighters seized control from rival Palestinian movement Fatah in 2007 after winning legislative elections the previous year.
Since a ceasefire took effect in Gaza last October between Hamas and Israel,...
Hamas Dissolves Gaza Governing Body for Technocrats
- Hamas says it has dissolved its governing bodies in the Gaza Strip Le Monde —
- Hamas announces dissolution of its government in Gaza, paving way for new administration TheJournal.ie —
- Hamas dissolves Gaza government, presses for progress on stalled peace plan The Straits Times —
- Hamas dissolves Gaza government ahead of eventual transfer of power to technocrats The Times of Israel —