UNITED NATIONS, July 6 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations on Monday welcomed Hamas' announcement that it will transfer the administration of Gaza to a Palestinian technocratic committee.
"We have taken note of Hamas' announcement concerning the dissolution of the Government Emergency Committee and the transfer of administrative responsibilities to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza," said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the UN secretary-general.
The United Nations welcomes any step "that contributes to the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and advances the objectives reflected in relevant Security Council resolutions, including the full implementation of the ceasefire, the protection of civilians, and the unhindered provision of humanitarian aid," said the spokesman.
The world body will "continue to support efforts toward unified Palestinian governance under the Palestinian Authority," he added.
Hamas on Monday announced the dissolution of its Government Emergency Committee in Gaza and the transfer of the enclave's administration to a 15-member transitional Palestinian technocratic committee for administering the strip. ■
