Hamas: Preparation complete for handover of Gaza government
Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem says the group has completed “all necessary procedures and arrangements with governmental and administrative bodies” in Gaza for handover to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.
“A committee comprised of representatives from Palestinian factions, clans, and civil society will oversee the handover process,” Qassem said. “We call on all parties to facilitate the work of the committee to begin the recovery process after two years of the Israeli war on the Strip.”
The 15-member Palestinian technocratic body is due to take over day-to-day governance over the territory from Hamas under the terms of the US-brokered “ceasefire” agreement.
The NCAG, headed by former Palestinian Authority deputy minister Ali Shaath, is expected to arrive in Gaza when entries through the reopening Rafah crossing begin.
Head of Palestinian technocractic government says registration to cross Rafah will be announced soon
The head of the US-backed Palestinian technocratic committee, Ali Shaath, says the reopening of the Rafah crossing offers a “window of hope” for Palestinians in Gaza.
“This step is not merely an administrative measure; rather, it marks the beginning of a long process to reconnect what was severed and to open a genuine window of hope for our people in the Gaza Strip,” Shaath said in a statement.
He explained that the registration mechanisms, priority criteria and travel dates will be announced through official channels to ensure organisation, transparency and equal opportunities for Palestinians.
