In a significant development, Khalil al-Hayya, the leader of Hamas’s Gaza branch, announced that the movement has reached a consensus with various Palestinian factions, including Fatah, on the structure for post-war governance in Gaza. Speaking to Al Jazeera on Sunday, Hayya revealed that Hamas has endorsed a proposal to form a committee comprising national figures without political affiliations to oversee Gaza’s administration. This committee would assume full control, including security responsibilities, and Hamas has pledged not to interfere in its operations, urging its swift establishment. The committee’s mandate would conclude upon the organization of general elections or the formation of a unified Palestinian government, with Hamas advocating for elections as a means to reunite the Palestinian people under a single leadership. However, Fatah, Hamas’s primary political adversary, has disputed the agreement, insisting that the committee should be led by a minister from the Palestinian Authority. Hayya also disclosed that Palestinian factions have consented to the deployment of an international force to secure Gaza’s borders, monitor the ceasefire, and prevent violations. He welcomed the participation of Arab and Muslim forces in this mission but emphasized that their role would be restricted to border security and ceasefire oversight, with no internal operations in Gaza. Additionally, Hayya called for a UN resolution to support the international force’s deployment and announced the establishment of an international body dedicated to reconstruction efforts, tasked with securing funding and supervising rebuilding projects. On the contentious issue of arms, Hayya reiterated that Hamas’s weapons are tied to the Israeli occupation, and they would be surrendered to the Palestinian state once the occupation ends. He acknowledged ongoing discussions with Palestinian factions and intermediaries on this matter. Regarding the ceasefire with Israel, Hayya noted that US officials’ statements suggest the war has concluded. However, he highlighted that Israel has repeatedly violated the ceasefire, resulting in over 93 deaths and continued restrictions on aid and the closure of the Rafah crossing. Israel has justified these actions by citing Hamas’s delayed return of Israeli captives’ bodies. Hayya explained that locating these bodies has been challenging due to extensive bombardment and the deaths of those who buried them, leaving 13 captives still buried in Gaza.