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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
By Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy

Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza with power set to transfer to UN-backed committee

Hamas announced on Monday the dissolution of its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a United Nations-backed technical committee as part of a US-brokered ceasefire deal.

The militant group did not, however, indicate any plans to disarm or hand over security to an international force, despite describing its decision as evidence of its commitment to Gaza’s reconstruction after years of war.

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