Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar isn't buying Gaza's latest announcement about handing power to a Palestinian technocratic committee. He suspects it's a ploy by Hamas to dodge disarmament. Saar posted on X, saying Hamas wants to create a "Hezbollah model" in Gaza — technocrats manage services,while Hamas keeps military clout.
Israel stands firm: Hamas must disarm . Complete demilitarization of Gaza Strip is non-negotiable,following the Trump plan's principles. Saar stressed these are necessary steps for any regional progress. His remarks came after Gaza's authorities claimed they were ready to hand over power to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), staffed by independent Palestinian technocrats.
The announcement also involved Mohammad Al-Farra's resignation. As head of Government Emergency Committee, he led government follow-up. His stepping down aims to show current government's commitment to power transfer. Gaza government says only technical staff remain,ready to work with NCAG.
Formed January 14, NCAG had its first meeting same day in Cairo. Led by Ali Shaath,a seasoned Palestinian politician and civil engineer,it's tasked with rebuilding political,economic infrastructure . As situation unfolds,what these changes mean for Gaza’s governance and security is uncertain…
