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Hamas will dissolve governing body in Gaza: group official
Hamas dissolves governing body in Gaza for civilian governance
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 7 Jul 2026 · 1 min
A Hamas official announced that Hamas will dissolve the governing body that has administered the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades.
The move is intended to clear the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian governance.
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