The checked claim, posted by Ryan Rozbiani on X on July 6, 2026, states that Hamas will dissolve the committee that has governed Gaza since seizing control from Fatah in 2007, that a nationally accepted figure will oversee operations until the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), led by Ali Shaath, takes over, that Hamas will not disarm until Israel withdraws from the 53% of Gaza it still occupies, and that the group is heading to Cairo for phase two ceasefire talks. Each of these elements can be tested against the available reporting.
The central claim that Hamas is dissolving its governing body in Gaza is strongly supported. Asharq Al-Awsat reported on July 6, 2026, citing a Hamas official speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, that "The movement has decided to dissolve the Gaza government committee and to appoint a nationally accepted figure to oversee the committee's work until the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza formally assumes its responsibilities." A second Hamas official told the same outlet that other Palestinian factions had been informed of the move at a recent meeting in Cairo and had welcomed it. Ynet News, reporting on July 5, 2026, also confirmed that Hamas leadership was planning to announce the dissolution of the de facto government that has ruled Gaza for nearly 20 years. Roya News further corroborated the announcement through statements attributed to Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem. Together, these independent sources establish that the core announcement is real and current.
The 19-year framing of Hamas's rule is essentially accurate. Hamas took control of Gaza in 2007, so 19 years of rule up to 2026 is correct. Some outlets, including Asharq Al-Awsat and Ynet News, characterize the period as "nearly two decades" or "nearly 20 years," which is a minor stylistic difference that does not change the substance. The post's identification of Ali Shaath as the head of the NCAG is confirmed across multiple sources, as is the fact that the NCAG was established under the Trump-brokered ceasefire framework and the so-called Board of Peace, and that it has been unable to enter Gaza largely due to Israeli objections.
However, the claim's specific assertion that Israel occupies 53% of Gaza is contradicted by available reporting. Asharq Al-Awsat states that "Israeli forces have actually expanded their presence in the territory in recent months, taking control of nearly 70 percent." This is a material numerical discrepancy that a reasonable reader would consider significant, as it changes the scale of territory Israel is said to still control. The figure of 53% is not supported by the evidence provided. The claim that Hamas will not disarm until Israel fully withdraws and a Palestinian administration is in place is, however, consistent with statements from Hamas official Basem Naim reported by Roya News and with the broader context of stalled phase two negotiations.
Taken as a whole, the post's main substance is correct: Hamas has announced the dissolution of its Gaza governing body, the NCAG under Ali Shaath is poised to take over, and the announcement coincides with renewed Cairo talks on the second phase of the ceasefire. The headline-level claim of dissolution is supported. The only material inaccuracy is the 53% figure for Israeli-controlled territory, which reporting places closer to 70 percent. This is a meaningful but secondary error, and the verdict is therefore mostly true.
