Hamas debates technocrat government in Gaza
The loss of financial support from Iran has reportedly contributed to Gaza's current crisis, according to Hamas sources.
At the peak of the crisis experienced by the Hamas government in Gaza, both internally and externally, Al-Monitor has learned that Hamas decision-makers have started considering withdrawing from the government to avoid further crises.
Hamas is considering making the Gaza government, headed by Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, resign, and then announcing a government of “technocrats” made up of businessmen, experts, and independents, who are not linked to a political party or a Palestinian organization.
That option is being considered as Hamas has moved from one crisis to another in recent months, culminating in the Egypt coup that toppled Hamas’ parent organization, the Muslim Brotherhood. This was followed by subsequent security and political measures, such as the closure of the Rafah crossing, the demolition of most tunnels on the border between Gaza and Sinai, and the unprecedented Egyptian decision to ban Hamas.
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