Hamas, a militant group, has dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a technical committee backed by the United Nations as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal.
Details of the Deal
The committee of technocrats, which is based in Cairo, is chaired by Ali Shaath, a Gaza-born engineer and former official with the Palestinian Authority. It has a mandate to restore essential services and oversee civilian affairs under the supervision of the U.N. and the Board of Peace.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar dismissed the move, saying it was designed to avoid disarmament. The Israeli military says it targets Hamas and other militants, often asserting they were planning attacks.
Nine months after the ceasefire was signed, negotiations between Israel and Hamas remain largely deadlocked over the implementation of its second phase, including the disarmament of Hamas and the reconstruction of Gaza.
Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.
