Hamas dissolves Gaza government

On July 6-7, 2026, Hamas announced the dissolution of its Unknown — Government Emergency Committee in Gaza, submitting the resignation of its head Bala Mohammed, and expressed readiness to transfer administrative authority to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a technocratic body created under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan led by President Donald Trump's Board of Peace. The move is intended to facilitate the implementation of the stalled ceasefire agreement, but Hamas did not address disarmament, a key Israeli demand. Israel dismissed the announcement as a 'stunt' and 'spin,' with Foreign Minister Gideon Sa ar stating that as long as Hamas retains weapons, any civilian government would operate under Hamas dictates. The NCAG, headed by Ali Shaath, remains based in Cairo due to Israeli objections to its entry into Gaza. The ceasefire's second phase, involving Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal, remains deadlocked. Israeli forces continue strikes in Gaza, killing at least five people on July 7, and have expanded control to about 70% of the territory. The Board of Peace stated it would judge by actions, not promises, and reiterated the need for one authority, one law, and one weapon. The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with most of the 2 million population displaced and living in tents or damaged buildings.