Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas announced on July 6 the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule.

GAZA -- Hamas on Monday announced the dissolution of the Government Emergency Committee in Gaza and the transfer of the administration of the Gaza Strip to the National Committee.

According to the sources, the move is intended to allow the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza to enter the Strip and have administrative powers transferred to it.