If you needed proof that the pro-Pally crowd is really pro-Hamas and cares nothing for the human rights of ordinary Gazans, Ramallah-based journalist Faten Elwan provides the stark evidence.

In a social media video explainer, Elwan sought to reassure the pro-Hamasniks who are anxious about Hamas’ announcement that it has resigned and is ceding its authority to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).

“Don’t panic — I will explain this piece of news,” she said, referring to the transfer of authority.

“So, let’s agree before I start that H-A-M-A-S will be green, so we can carry on,” she added, spelling out Hamas because it’s a terrorist organization. “So, what does that exactly mean on the ground? It doesn’t mean that the green is disappearing or giving up. Don’t worry, so they’re still in control completely.”

This can only be understood as reassurance that Hamas is not going anywhere. Elwan then explained that Hamas will no longer be serving the people in a civil service capacity, implying that it will retain its military control.

“The announcement is about the civilian administration, things like public services and government offices,” she said. “The Green says it’s ready to hand those responsibilities to a new national committee if an agreement is reached.”

“Technically, it’s just a political move that could pull the rug from under the Israelis and support a negotiation over who’s going to govern Gaza after the war, but for now it’s not an actual transfer of power,” she explained. “That can only happen if Palestinian factions agree and the new committee is officially established.”

She concluded with more reassurance: “So they’re still there. Don’t worry.”

Elwan is not the only one who doesn’t believe Hamas has really stepped down. The Board of Peace said as much in a statement Monday, saying it would assess actions and not promises. Furthermore, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said the announcement is a ploy to prevent disarmament.