Hamas says it is ready to hand over governing authority in Gaza

The Palestinian group Hamas has stated it is prepared for a complete transfer of governance in Gaza to a Palestinian committee. It says all necessary protocols and committees are ready for the handover to a technocratic administration.

This announcement comes as Israel has approved new construction in Gaza, though the specific plan for Hamas to disarm, a key Israeli demand, remains unclear. The statement from Hamas represents a significant public position on the future administration of the territory.