Watch: Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza government after nearly two decades

Watch: Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza government after nearly two decades Hamas announced on Monday 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. The move marks a significant political shift by Hamas, which has run Gaza since 2007 after winning the legislative elections the previous year. Hamas announced on Monday 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.