President Donald Trump has approved Tony Blair's plan for governing Gaza post-war, according to a report by Times of Israel. The plan details the establishment of a UN-backed transitional authority, the Gaza International Transitional Authority (GITA), to manage Gaza until a reformed Palestinian Authority can assume control. GITA would be a UN Security Council-authorized body composed of 7-10 members, including Palestinian, UN, international, and Muslim representatives, with the power to issue binding decisions and oversee political direction. Sources indicate that President Trump personally endorsed the plan during a White House session on August 27, organized by Jared Kushner. The proposal involves the Palestinian Authority in a supporting role and includes provisions for essential services through a Gaza-based Palestinian Executive Authority (PEA), local civil police and judiciary, a Property Rights Unit, and a Gaza Investment Authority to secure reconstruction funds. The handover of control is contingent on performance metrics measured over years, with an emphasis on judicial reform and attracting reconstruction funds. Blair has reportedly engaged with Mahmoud Abbas, Egypt, Qatar, and Gulf states, with Arab support linked to a clear pathway toward Palestinian statehood. In related news, IDF soldiers operating in Gaza captured video footage showing individuals attempting to identify a severely damaged location, highlighting the extent of destruction in the area. Separately, Australian human rights lawyer Chris Sidoti has responded to accusations of anti-Semitism and being a Hamas proxy, made by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs following his report on alleged genocide in Gaza. The report from Times of Israel was published within the past hour, preceding a comment from Nadav Eyal on X (formerly Twitter) comparing a situation to the "Ducakis candidate cruising in the 88th election."
