Hamas Ready to Transfer Gaza Control to US-Backed Palestinian Committee

• Hamas announced its readiness to transfer governance of the Gaza Strip to a US-backed Palestinian committee.
• The group called for the full reopening of the Rafah border crossing without Israeli restrictions.
• The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza is a technocratic body proposed under a US-backed post-war plan, headed by Ali Shaath.
• Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem stated that "Protocols are prepared, files are complete, and committees are in place" for the handover.
• Hamas reiterated its commitment to the agreement to stop the war in Gaza, stating it's ready for the second phase.

Why It Matters: Hamas expresses readiness to hand over Gaza governance to a US-backed committee and demands Rafah crossing reopening.