Middle East Eye • July 6, 2026 23:43

Watch: Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza government after nearly two decades

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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 2007 after winning the legislative elections the previous year.

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 2007 after… pic.twitter.com/RieQ4Sfcee
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Story Timeline

Sun 09:11 - CNN

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Sun 10:32 - Israel National News

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Sun 13:41 - Ynetnews

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Sun 13:54 - Middle East Eye

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Sun 19:07 - The New Arab

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Mon 04:50 - i24NEWS

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Mon 06:30 - The Times of Israel

Report: Hamas plans to dissolve its Gaza government to allow in technocratic panel - The Times of Israel

Mon 07:23 - The Media Line

Hamas Reportedly Preparing To Dissolve Gaza Governing Body, Transfer Authority to Technocratic Committee - The Media Line

Mon 09:14 - Middle East Eye

Hamas to dissolve leadership bodies in Gaza: officials

Mon 10:22 - France 24

Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body, clearing way for technocratic committee

Mon 10:39 - Haaretz

Hamas Says Its Gaza Government Resigns to Hand Power to Palestinian Technocrats - Haaretz

Mon 10:44 - DW All

Hamas to dissolve Gaza governing body

Mon 10:44 - DW Top

Hamas to dissolve Gaza governing body

Mon 10:48 - Euronews

Hamas announces dissolution Gaza governing body, paves way for technocratic committee

Mon 10:48 - Euronews

Militant group Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body - Euronews

Mon 10:56 - ANSA Top News

Hamas dissolves Gaza's governing body

Mon 10:56 - ANSA Mondo

Hamas dissolves Gaza's governing body

Mon 11:06 - facebook.com

Palestinian militant-Islamist group Hamas announced on Monday, July 6 that it is dissolving the de facto government of the Gaza Strip. The move paves the way for a transfer of power to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), and the im - facebook.com

Mon 11:38 - ANSA Main

Hamas dissolves Gaza's governing body

Mon 12:17 - Washington Examiner

Hamas dismantles government to allow Board of Peace-approved panel to take over

Mon 12:25 - CNN

Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza government as US-brokered ceasefire plan stalls - CNN

Mon 12:26 - The New Arab

As Hamas dissolves Gaza Strip government, uncertainty remains - The New Arab

Mon 12:29 - France 24

Dissolution of Hamas's Gaza governing body won't bring 'significant change of life'

Mon 12:40 - The Times of Israel

Hamas dissolves Gaza government ahead of eventual transfer of power to technocrats - The Times of Israel

Mon 13:05 - South China Morning Post

Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body - South China Morning Post

Mon 13:36 - Al Jazeera English

Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza governing body

Mon 13:45 - SRN News

Hamas dissolves Gaza government, presses for progress on stalled peace plan - SRN News

Mon 13:50 - The Arab Weekly

Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body to pave way for technocratic governance - The Arab Weekly

Mon 13:51 - Audacy

Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee - Audacy

Mon 14:01 - Al-Monitor

Hamas dissolves Gaza government, presses for progress on stalled peace plan

Mon 15:22 - IFCJ

Hamas Governing Body in Gaza Set to Dissolve - IFCJ

Mon 16:14 - Al-Monitor

What does Hamas' move to dissolve its Gaza government mean?

Mon 16:49 - مدى مصر

After 20-year-rule, Hamas dissolves Gaza govt, clearing way for technocratic committee to administer strip - مدى مصر

Mon 17:05 - Reuters

Hamas dissolves Gaza government, Israel dismisses move as 'stunt' - Reuters

Mon 19:05 - i24NEWS

Hamas Impeding Post-war Gaza Governance Plan, Rejecting Key Disarmament Terms - i24NEWS

Mon 21:52 - NBC News

Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body ahead of power transfer - NBC News

Mon 22:12 - politico.eu

Belgium eyes Palestinian recognition after Hamas steps back from Gaza governance - politico.eu

Mon 23:43 - Middle East Eye

Watch: Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza government after nearly two decades

Tue 01:30 - The Guardian

Hamas offers to hand over authority in Gaza to US-backed administration - The Guardian

Tue 02:35 - NDTV

Biggest Hamas Decision In 20 Years Leaves One Critical Question Unanswered - NDTV

Tue 03:07 - Al Jazeera

Iran war live: Khamenei’s body arrives in Qom; Hamas cedes Gaza governance - Al Jazeera

Tue 03:25 - Al Jazeera English

Hamas dissolves civilian governing body in Gaza after 20 years

Tue 05:01 - AP News

Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee - AP News

Tue 05:42 - Al Jazeera

Iran war live: Khamenei’s funeral under way in Qom; ship attacked in Hormuz - Al Jazeera

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