Hamas has declared its commitment to dissolve its administrative bodies in the Gaza Strip and transition governance to an independent 'technocratic committee,' marking a significant development within a U.S.-brokered peace plan. This announcement, widely corroborated by multiple news agencies, indicates Hamas's readiness to cede its nearly two-decade civilian rule in Gaza. Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem affirmed that the group has made a 'clear decision' to end its governmental entities and is prepared to hand over all administrative responsibilities, emphasizing efforts to facilitate the committee's success. The proposed transition is an integral part of the ongoing ceasefire agreement, which came into effect in October 2025. The peace plan, led by U.S. President Donald Trump, also involves the establishment of a 'Board of Peace' to oversee the new Palestinian committee and other aspects of the ceasefire, including the crucial disarmament of Hamas and the deployment of an international security force. However, key details, such as the specific timeline for the dissolution and the names of the technocratic committee members, remain unannounced and subject to clearance by Israel and the U.S.. While Hamas has expressed positive readiness for the second phase of the plan, which includes its total withdrawal from governing, the issue of disarmament continues to be a major point of contention and a key Israeli demand that Hamas has historically resisted. The broader peace plan also aims for a complete military withdrawal from Gaza, large-scale reconstruction, and the formation of a transitional governing body, with talks between Hamas and mediating countries like Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey ongoing to finalize these arrangements.