Timeline: 20 years of Hamas rule in Gaza, from election to political exit
A chronological look at key milestones from Hamas's 2006 election victory to its 2026 exit from governing Gaza.
AI Summary
Hamas dissolved its Government Emergency Committee, ending two decades of rule in Gaza and transferring administrative authority to a technocratic body under the internationally backed Gaza Peace Council. The group's governance began with a surprise electoral victory in January 2006, which led to an Israeli blockade and international isolation rather than political integration. The handover marks a historic pivot for the besieged enclave, concluding an era defined by blockade, war, and political division.