Web Desk; The major Palestinian political factions, including Hamas, have agreed to establish an independent committee of technocrats to oversee the administration of post-war Gaza. The decision came after high-level talks held in Cairo, where representatives from various groups discussed the future governance of the territory following the ceasefire.
According to a joint statement published on the Hamas website, the factions decided to “hand over the administration of the Gaza Strip to a temporary Palestinian committee composed of independent technocrats.” The committee will manage essential services and coordinate with Arab nations and international institutions.
The statement also called for a collective effort to unify the Palestinian stance on key national issues, including revitalising the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) as the sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people. Hamas, which is not part of the PLO, joined Fatah and other factions in what observers view as a significant step toward Palestinian unity.
An informed source told AFP that both Hamas and Fatah delegations agreed to continue dialogue in the coming period to strengthen the internal front and confront the challenges posed by the Israeli government. Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad also met with senior officials from Islamic Jihad, the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, and the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism about assembling an international security force to oversee the ceasefire and stabilisation efforts in Gaza. Speaking during his visit to Israel, Rubio emphasised the importance of quickly deploying the multinational mission to maintain peace and allow reconstruction to begin.
The United States has indicated that the force will only include countries acceptable to Israel, which has reportedly opposed Turkiye’s participation. Nations such as Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates have expressed willingness to contribute troops, while Washington may seek a UN mandate to formalise the mission.
More than 68,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since Israel’s military campaign began in October 2023, leaving vast areas in ruins. Although fighting has largely subsided since the October 10 ceasefire, humanitarian aid remains limited, and reconstruction has yet to begin in earnest.
Hamas stated that it had received guarantees from mediators — including Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye — that the war “has effectively ended.” Still, the success of the current peace efforts hinges on the deployment of the proposed international force and continued cooperation among Palestinian factions.
