A senior Arab diplomat has refuted claims that Hamas is selecting half of the members for a new technocratic committee intended to govern Gaza after the conflict. The diplomat emphasized that the committee's composition has not been finalized, and discussions are ongoing as international efforts focus on establishing a peacekeeping force for the region. Those involved in forming the committee are aware of the risks of including figures that Hamas strongly opposes, which could undermine the process. The diplomat described the report of Hamas handpicking committee members as 'blatantly false.'