In a move that could signal an end to its era of armed struggle, Hamas has accepted a peace plan that includes handing over the governance of Gaza to a technocratic body. The decision, announced on Saturday, is a core component of its conditional agreement with a proposal put forward by Donald Trump.
This landmark political concession is tied to a deal for the release of all Israeli hostages in exchange for a permanent ceasefire and the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops. The announcement came just ahead of a Sunday deadline from Trump, suggesting the group is ready to pivot from a military to a political strategy.
The plan for a technocratic government involves establishing a body of “independents” to administer the Gaza Strip, formed with Palestinian national consensus and the backing of Arab and Islamic nations. This would effectively remove Hamas from direct governance and pave the way for its disarmament, as outlined in Trump’s 20-point plan.
While this represents a historic shift, Hamas has indicated that its agreement is phased. The group’s statement noted that while it accepts this new administrative reality, the final political status of Gaza and the broader rights of the Palestinian people will be subject to future national dialogue.
Donald Trump hailed the move as a sign of Hamas’s readiness for peace and immediately called on Israel to stop its bombing campaign. This acceptance of technocratic rule could be the most significant step yet toward ending the cycle of violence and integrating Gaza into a more stable political framework.
