Hamas has announced its intention to dissolve its Gaza government and cede administrative control to a technocratic committee, a move that has drawn varied responses from international bodies and highlights a shift in American public sentiment regarding the ongoing conflict.
The general commissioner of the National Committee for the Governance of Gaza (NCAG), Dr. Ali Shaath, welcomed Hamas’s announcement in a statement shared on X, formerly Twitter. Shaath indicated that the NCAG “stands fully prepared to assume its national responsibilities.” The Board of Peace, an international body established under a ceasefire framework and chaired by former President Donald Trump, stated on X that its response would be “guided by actions, not promises.” This board is slated to oversee the NCAG’s administration of Gaza.
This proposed transfer of power emerges amid evolving American attitudes toward the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A recent Associated Press poll indicates that approximately one-third of U.S. adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians during its war with Hamas, while only 2 in 10 hold the opposite view. Earlier this year, a Gallup poll revealed that 41% of Americans expressed more sympathy for Palestinians, compared to 36% who sympathized more with Israelis. This marks a departure from the period between 2001 and 2025, when Israelis consistently held a double-digit lead in public sympathy over Palestinians.
Despite Hamas's declaration, significant questions remain regarding the disarmament of militant factions and Israel's response to the proposed governmental transition. The specifics of how Hamas intends to transfer power and the international community's role in verifying disarmament and ensuring stability are yet to be fully clarified.