Israel says Hamas may soon formally cede Gaza to technocrats, but maintain actual power
Disarmament seen as unlikely without years-long military campaign, security official says, adding that terror group’s civil servants and police force could take year to replace By Emanuel Fabian FollowToday, 6:00 am Hamas police forces deploy in Gaza City on October 11, 2025. (Ali Hassan/Flash90) Israel’s defense establishment believes that Hamas will soon relinquish authority over the Gaza Strip to a newly formed committee of Palestinian technocrats; however, at least in the short term, the terror group would remain de facto in control of the territory, an Israeli security official said Thursday. Hamas currently retains control of just under half of Gaza following …