The head of Gaza’s emergency committee resigned ahead of a planned transfer of authority to the national committee, but Israeli officials say Hamas is still running affairs behind the scenes and using the move to create an appearance of progress for mediators

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.

Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body to transition power to a technocratic committee for civilian rule, following Mohammed al-Farra's resignation.