 In June 2007, the office in Gaza was taken by Said Seyam as part of the Hamas government of June 2007.Fathi Hamad took office in January 2009, following assassination of Said Seyam on 15 January 2009 during the Gaza War.In August 2012, following government reshuffle by Prime Minister Ismail Haniyye, Fathi Hamad remained in position.