Hamas Ready for Gaza Power Handover to Technocratic Committee
Hamas says it’s fully ready to hand over administrative powers in Gaza to a technocratic committee, aiming for a smooth post-war transition amid ongoing violence.
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Hamas says it’s fully ready to hand over administrative powers in Gaza to a technocratic committee, aiming for a smooth post-war transition amid ongoing violence.
President Trump announced a new ‘board of peace’ for Gaza on Truth Social, with members to be named soon, sparking global curiosity.
On Jan 14, 2026, the US launched Phase 2 of its Gaza peace plan, refocusing on demilitarization, technocratic governance and reconstruction with regional partners.
Hamas says a delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya landed in Cairo on Jan. 13 to discuss first-phase ceasefire terms, including opening the Rafah crossing and forming a technocrats’ committee.
Hamas will dissolve its Gaza government bodies and transfer duties to an independent technocratic committee ahead of the ceasefire’s second phase.
Israel says it struck and killed two senior Hamas militants in recent airstrikes, while Gaza health authorities report 14 deaths in the past 24 hours amid ongoing tensions.
Israeli strikes killed 11 Palestinians in Gaza on Jan. 8 after a militants’ rocket fell short, highlighting the fragile ceasefire and stalled talks on hostage swaps and crossings.
A severe storm in Gaza has killed at least two people and worsened living conditions for displaced families, while stalled ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas face fresh uncertainty.
As Gaza endures its deadliest year, recent ceasefire violations leave 400+ killed, 1.9M displaced, and uncertainty looming over the Strip’s future.
Last Friday, the US, Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye backed the Board of Peace as a transitional administration in Gaza, following progress in the October ceasefire.