CAIRO — As a fragile stability takes root in Gaza following the October 10 ceasefire, a major political hurdle has emerged: Hamas is demanding that approximately 10,000 of its police officers be integrated into the newly formed, US-backed Palestinian administration.
The move is seen as a high-stakes play for influence as the group enters the second phase of President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan, which ultimately requires Hamas to decommission its weapons.
🚨Despite declaring the return of the last Israeli prisoner from Gaza, Israeli occupation forces is still continuing its attacks in Gaza.. pic.twitter.com/S9KZJM27uT
— Motasem A Dalloul (@AbujomaaGaza) January 27, 2026
The “NCAG” Transition
The National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) officially launched operations in Cairo on January 15, 2026. This 15-member technocratic body is designed to manage civil affairs until a reformed Palestinian Authority can take over.
| NCAG Key Details | Information |
| Chairperson | Dr. Ali Shaath (Technocrat/Engineer from Khan Younis) |
| Supervision | Board of Peace (Chaired by Donald Trump) |
| Mandate | Restore civil services, healthcare, and infrastructure. |
| The Sticking Point | Hamas wants its 10,000 officers and 30,000 civil servants incorporated. |
Strategic Gamble: Integration vs. Disarmament
Hamas has signaled its willingness to hand over the “keys” to governance but has linked this transition to the job security of its personnel.
- The Logic: Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem argued that mass dismissals would lead to “chaos” and that their police have the “best understanding” of local security conditions.
- The “Yellow Line”: Hamas has recently increased its presence on its side of the “Yellow Line” (the ceasefire buffer) to demonstrate that it remains the only force capable of maintaining order until the NCAG is fully operational.
- Israel’s Stance: Prime Minister Netanyahu has repeatedly rejected any Hamas role “direct or indirect.” Israeli officials view the police force as an extension of Hamas’s military wing, noting that many officers participated in the October 7 attacks.
The Board of Peace & Disarmament
The broader “Gaza Board of Peace”—which includes high-profile figures like Jared Kushner, Tony Blair, and Marco Rubio—is tasked with overseeing the “Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict.”
- The 20-Point Plan: Ties further Israeli withdrawal to the total decommissioning of heavy weapons.
- The “Safe Passage” Offer: The plan offers amnesty to Hamas members who agree to peaceful coexistence, and “safe passage” to those who choose to leave Gaza for other host nations.
- Disarmament Timeline: A mid-March deadline for disarmament is approaching, raising fears of a renewed Israeli offensive if a compromise on the “police” issue isn’t reached.
Gaza’s Reconstruction Masterplan
While the political debate rages, Jared Kushner recently unveiled a “masterplan” for a “New Gaza” at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The plan envisions:
- Infrastructure: 100,000 new housing units and hi-tech megacities.
- Tourism: Transforming the coastline into a Mediterranean “riviera.”
- Logistics: Clearing an estimated 68 million tonnes of rubble within three years.
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