The Palestinian political factions Fatah and Hamas have openly declared that the Israeli occupation is impeding the work of a newly established national management committee for the Gaza Strip. They emphasize the necessity for global backing and pressure aimed at ensuring the committee's successful functioning. This committee, led by Dr. Ali Shath, is intended to oversee various sectors of governance in Gaza, including security, which Hamas claims readiness to manage, contingent upon the lifting of Israeli restrictions.

Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem articulated the group's unwavering commitment to facilitating all relevant administrative and security sectors to support the national committee's operations. He highlighted ongoing Israeli military presence at the Rafah crossing, which exacerbates the challenges faced by the committee. Qassem's statements reflect both the political tension between Palestinian factions and their collective stance against the Israeli government's actions.

The critique leveled by both factions against Israel underscores the broader political dynamics at play in the Palestinian territories. The situation calls for intervention from mediators, particularly those backing the peace process, to compel Israel to allow the committee to operate unimpeded. This scenario not only affects internal Palestinian governance but also reflects the broader implications of Israeli-Palestinian relations, particularly concerning international diplomacy and the strategic execution of Trump’s Middle East peace plan.