GAZA - Hamas on Friday called for the start of work of a transitional Palestinian administrative committee to manage the Gaza Strip and implement the provisions of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.

The group made the appeal in a statement following a two-day visit by its delegation, led by Gaza chief Khalil al-Hayya, to Cairo, where it held meetings with Egyptian officials, mediators and Palestinian factions.

During the visit, Hamas, along with other Palestinian factions, reaffirmed its commitment to implementing all phases of the agreement, noting that consultations with mediators are ongoing.

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The movement also stressed the importance of ensuring continued humanitarian aid, maintaining calm on the ground, and facilitating early recovery and reconstruction.

It added that the delegation has received an invitation to resume talks in Cairo in the coming days.

A ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel has been in effect in the Gaza Strip since October 2025. Its first phase included an exchange of detainees and hostages, the entry of humanitarian aid into the enclave, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from some areas.

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In January, the United States announced the start of the second phase of a proposed peace plan, which includes a full Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza, the beginning of reconstruction, and the establishment of a transitional governing body.