What is the "Gita" institution responsible for implementing the Gaza Sector Management Plan?

Discussions and analyses regarding Israeli and Western plans for the Gaza Strip are increasing, within what has come to be known as "the day after." However, the idea of an international transitional authority led by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is the most prominent and significant of these proposals.

A leaked document consisting of 21 pages for the establishment of an international transitional authority to manage the Gaza Strip was revealed through the newspaper "Haaretz." It appears that the date of its publication online dates back to September 25, 2025, just before the current ceasefire began.

The document is titled "The Institutional Framework for the International Transitional Authority in Gaza (GITA)" and features a circular logo bearing the name "International Transitional Authority for the Gaza Strip," along with a drawing of olive branches, a sea, a sun in the background, and a black bird.

The details of the document begin with the word "Confidential," followed by a description of it as Blair's plan and a comprehensive vision for establishing the International Transitional Authority in Gaza (Gaza International Transitional Authority – GITA), which is a temporary multi-level body established by a decision from the United Nations Security Council to manage the Gaza Strip during a transitional phase that combines international oversight with Palestinian implementation, leading to the handover of institutions to a "reformed and unified" Palestinian authority.

According to the general structure and legal reference, "GITA" derives its legitimacy from a decision by the Security Council and is directly accountable to it in terms of reporting and accountability. The "GITA International Board" and the highest political authority will comprise between 7 to 10 members from donor countries and international institutions.

The document stipulates that these members must include: a Palestinian representative from an economic or security background, a high-ranking UN official such as Sigrid Kaag, the former Dutch Deputy Prime Minister, and international financial and developmental figures such as Naguib Sawiris, Mark Rowan, and possibly Aryeh Lightstone.

The proposed list of members includes prominent Arab Muslim representation to ensure regional legitimacy and cultural credibility, with the council responsible for issuing binding decisions, enacting laws and appointments, and determining general political directions.

The document states that the Chair of the Board is the highest political leader and spokesperson for "GITA," appointed by international consensus and with the support of the Security Council, managing relations with donor countries, "Israel," Egypt, and the United States, and representing the highest coordination point among all authority agencies.

The Chair is assisted by a team of 25 experts within the strategic secretariat of the president, which is responsible for policy preparation, diplomatic coordination, and communication management.

The leadership protects the Executive Protection Unit (EPU), a special security force composed of Arab and international elements, responsible for protecting headquarters and delegations and coordinating with the international force and civil police.

The executive secretariat is the central administrative body for "GITA," responsible for: "Coordinating daily operations and following up on Palestinian ministries, managing human resources, digital systems, civil records, and monitoring performance and budgets."

The document mentions that this will be done through two specialized units: the Financial Management Unit (FMU) to unify the general budget and monitor spending, and the Palestinian Executive Authority Budget Unit (PEABU) overseeing the budgets of ministries and municipalities.

The secretariat is directly linked to the Board and oversees the commissioners of oversight in various fields.

"GITA" operates through six commissioners for supervision and oversight who report to the Board: - Humanitarian Oversight: Directing and coordinating the work of all humanitarian organizations within Gaza according to neutrality standards, managing the joint humanitarian access platform, and organizing corridors and logistical operations.

- Reconstruction Oversight: Following up on infrastructure, housing, energy, and transportation projects, and approving major projects in coordination with the Investment Authority (GIPEDA) and donor entities.

- Legal and Legislative Oversight: Drafting temporary laws and ensuring legal consistency, transitional justice, and protection of properties and civil documents.

- Security Oversight: Civil oversight of security agencies, including the Palestinian police, the international force, and the Executive Protection Unit, through the Joint Security Coordination Center (JSCC).

- Oversight of Coordination with the Palestinian Authority: Ensuring institutional harmony between GITA and the Palestinian Authority, and coordinating reform plans and financial management in preparation for administrative unity.

- Economic and Investment Oversight: Through an independent body called the Gaza Investment and Economic Development Authority (GIPEDA), overseeing local and foreign investment and establishing special economic zones and infrastructure projects in partnership with the private sector.

The Palestinian Executive Authority (PEA), a non-partisan service agency led by a Palestinian executive director appointed by the "GITA