AGP Executive Report

Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: Fuel shortages are forcing power cuts at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, with doctors warning that lack of engine oil and spare parts is putting patients’ lives at serious risk. Documentary Exposes Gaza Killings: Venice Film Festival premiere “NAZA” says AI-enabled targeting systems were used to identify people for assassination, with testimony from Israeli intelligence and military figures. West Bank Arrests: The Palestinian Prisoners’ Club says Israeli forces arrested more than 100 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank over the past week, including children, women, journalists, and former prisoners, amid raids and alleged abuses. Settler Siege in Qusra: Palestinian families in Qusra say a month-long siege has left them trapped behind an Israeli military post, with movement and supplies requiring coordination. UK Settlement Sanctions Fallout: As the UK and other countries restrict trade linked to illegal West Bank settlements, Israel retaliated diplomatically—recalling ambassadors, closing a consulate, and expelling British personnel—while officials argue the measures won’t stop security operations. Regional Pressure on Palestine: Pakistan and Türkiye reaffirmed support for Palestine and the two-state solution, backing coordinated statements tied to the UK settlement trade ban.

Settlement Trade Sanctions: Canada, France and the UK moved to ban goods and some services tied to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with Ed Miliband citing “ethnic cleansing” and tightening arms-export limits—Israel retaliated by ordering the closure of the UK consulate in East Jerusalem. Regional Pushback and Support: Arab and Muslim countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan welcomed the UK curbs, while Israel’s foreign minister said there are no plans to forcibly expel or deport Palestinians from Gaza. Diplomatic Fallout: Miliband insisted UK-Israel intelligence sharing will continue, even as Israel’s response sparks wider European divisions and more countries join settlement-linked trade restrictions. West Bank on the Ground: Israeli forces raided Awarta near Nablus, beating and injuring two Palestinians, as settlement expansion and violence continue. Gaza Connectivity: Despite damage to telecom networks, Gaza Sky Geeks expanded co-working spaces powered by solar and generators to keep tech work alive. Local Ramallah Angle: Israel also redrew a 1984 “state land” declaration, adding about 48 acres near Jalud and Al-Mughayyir, tightening control over Palestinian land use.

UK Settlement Sanctions Escalate: Britain, France and Canada move to restrict trade tied to Israeli West Bank settlements, with Ed Miliband calling it a response to “ethnic cleansing” and warning the two-state solution is “dying.” Diplomatic Retaliation: Israel orders the UK to close its East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days, expels British diplomats tied to a Gaza mission and Ramallah training, and bars 12 UK lawmakers. West Bank Raids: Israeli troops arrested at least 20 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, including two children, in raids in Jenin, Hebron, Nablus, Bethlehem and Tulkarem. Legal Challenge to UN Inquiry: A Jerusalem legal group attacks the UN commission investigating Israel and Hamas, arguing it applies different standards and traces Israeli wrongdoing to state policy more directly than Palestinian responsibility. Local Community Pressure: In Michigan, rabbis urge Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed to adjust Israel rhetoric, citing Jewish community safety concerns ahead of the Nov. 3 vote.

UK-Led Sanctions on Settlements: Britain says it now considers Israel’s West Bank occupation unlawful and has announced sweeping import bans and restrictions on services tied to illegal settlements, accusing settler violence of “ethnic cleansing,” with similar steps pledged by France, Canada and 9 other countries. Diplomatic Retaliation: Israel responded by closing the UK consulate in East Jerusalem and expelling/blacklisting some British officials and MPs, escalating a fresh diplomatic standoff. West Bank Violence and Displacement: In the Nablus area, Israeli forces carried out raids, detentions of 25+ Palestinians, and the killing of a youth, while in Masafer Yatta (Hebron hills) demolitions “erased” a community, leaving dozens homeless. Regional Politics: Australia said it will pursue targeted measures against illegal settlements and settler violence but won’t join the UK’s blanket trade ban. Human Rights Reaction: HRW called the UK-France-Canada move a “positive and long-delayed” step toward compliance with international law, urging broader action.

UK-Led Sanctions on West Bank Settlements: Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced a ban on imports of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, plus sanctions on individuals and firms tied to settlement expansion (financing, construction, real estate, advertising), with the rules expected to take effect in 6–9 months; International Push: France and Canada are set to join, and 12 countries total (including Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway, Spain, Sweden and others) backed trade restrictions, citing settler violence and warning the measures are meant to protect the two-state solution; Backlash and Warnings: Israel’s leaders condemned the move as election interference, while the US ambassador Mike Huckabee warned of retaliation and potential impacts on British business; Local Impact in the West Bank: In al-Mughayyir, barbed wire and reinforced gates were added to a boys’ school after settler attacks left families terrified, while Israeli forces also killed a man in Aqraba south of Nablus and withheld his body; Gaza Rights and Accountability: UK politics also fed into Gaza-focused claims, with Miliband saying there is “increasing evidence” of war crimes and announcing West Bank sanctions alongside calls for legal processes.

Gaza Evidence Row: Hamas warned Israel is trying to erase evidence of genocide by removing, crushing and transporting rubble where bodies of thousands of missing people are believed to be, calling it a breach of international law and an ICJ order to preserve evidence. West Bank Pressure on the Ground: In Ramallah area, settlers erected a tent at Deir Abu Mash’al and moved wood toward outposts near Al-Mughayyir, as shop owners in Huwara were forced to close amid renewed raids and settler intimidation. Local Human Impact: A Palestinian citizen was killed by Israeli fire south of Nablus, and three released prisoners were injured in an attack at the Awarta checkpoint while another was arrested in Tulkarm. Accountability via Courts: The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a criminal complaint in Slovenia against Israeli FM Gideon Sa’ar ahead of his embassy opening, arguing for universal-jurisdiction action over alleged war crimes and torture. Energy & Development: PENRA says about 60% of solar projects were implemented in the past two years, with 85 solar plants licensed and a “Shamsi Palestine” push for municipalities to own solar power.

Gaza Roadmap at Risk: Nickolay Mladenov warned that if Israel and Hamas don’t move into the Gaza peace plan’s implementation phase, a two-state solution could become “practically impossible,” citing Gaza’s dire conditions and limits on construction materials and aid. West Bank Violence Escalates: Reuters reports Israeli troops and settlers killed Palestinians during raids in the northern West Bank, as settler violence and army operations continue amid international pressure. PA Under Threat: Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened an “all-out war” against the Palestinian Authority if it’s seen as preparing an “October 7-style” attack, raising fears of wider West Bank displacement. Jerusalem Under Pressure: Jordan-led Arab ministers condemned Israeli violations around Al-Aqsa and called for intensified international pressure to preserve the city’s historical and legal status quo. UK Sanctions Push: Former British diplomats outlined “five tests” for Ed Miliband’s upcoming sanctions package targeting Israeli settlement expansion. Diplomatic Fallout: Germany asked the ICJ to dismiss Nicaragua’s case over alleged German arms support to Israel. Aid and Condemnations: Jordan’s Red Crescent sent a new aid convoy to Gaza, while the Maldives condemned calls to forcibly displace Palestinians.

Gaza Funeral Rallies: Palestinians in Gaza City’s Zeitoun buried the remains of 100 people, including dozens of children, recovered from rubble after years of searches, as Civil Defence said equipment limits and Israeli restrictions slow recovery. West Bank Settler Violence: In the north, settlers attacked a locality near Nablus, killing one Palestinian and injuring two others, amid rising settler aggression and Israeli raids. West Bank Settlements: Netanyahu ordered the evacuation/dismantling of some unauthorized West Bank settler outposts, with reports citing U.S. pressure, while far-right officials disputed the move. Regional Pushback on Displacement: Eight Muslim and Arab countries condemned Israeli ministers’ plans to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza, warning it would violate international law and derail a U.S.-backed peace effort. Ceasefire Under Strain: Gaza continued to see strikes and drone attacks despite a fragile truce, with reports of deaths and injuries. Culture & Politics: Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” remarks at Ed Sheeran’s tour sparked a petition calling for him to be dropped, while Susan Sarandon said her pro-Palestine stance is costing her film roles.

Gaza Displacement Push: Eight Islamic and Arab nations condemned Israeli ministers’ plans to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza, warning it violates international law and threatens a US-backed peace effort. UK Gaza Sanctions: Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband called the Gaza situation “horrific” and said the UK must act “more decisively,” preparing a “comprehensive” sanctions package tied to settlement expansion. West Bank Settler Violence: US Ambassador Mike Huckabee met Palestinian Americans in Turmus Ayya amid rising settler attacks, urging Israel to act against “terror” and criminal violence. Christian Holy Sites: Palestinian authorities said an Israeli settler spat at the entrance of the Monastery of St. James in East Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter, part of repeated attacks on Christian clergy. Human Toll in Gaza: Gaza held funerals for around 100 recovered remains from rubble in Zeitoun, with families marking long-delayed recoveries. Local Life & Resilience: Palestinian football returned after nearly three years, as clubs restart competitions across the West Bank, Gaza, and Lebanon. Culture & Identity: PNN Accountability aired new episodes on demolitions in Masafer Yatta and attacks on Palestinian women and livestock amid expanding settler pressure. Hollywood Fallout: Susan Sarandon said she’s still losing roles after supporting Palestine, saying agencies tell studios not to hire her.

West Bank Violence: US Ambassador Mike Huckabee visited Turmus Ayya and again called settler attacks an “act of terror,” saying Israel must face “severe consequences” and has a responsibility to keep targeted Palestinians safe. Local Raids & Settler Harassment: Israeli forces raided multiple villages in the Ramallah/Al-Bireh area, while settlers entered Burqa’s outskirts, grazing sheep and damaging crops and olive trees, including stealing water barrels in the Jordan Valley. Gaza Strikes & Displacement Rhetoric: Gaza’s Government Media Office condemned renewed calls to displace Palestinians as ethnic cleansing, as airstrikes injured three women in Al-Tuffah and artillery shelled parts of Al-Zeitoun. Diplomacy & Pressure: Qatar took part in an Arab League Council meeting in Cairo, with the Palestinian cause and Israeli violations in occupied Jerusalem on the agenda. UK Politics: UK opposition figures warned that settlement-related sanctions could harm Britain’s intelligence ties with Israel, while Israel’s foreign ministry hit back at Ed Miliband over Gaza medicine claims.

West Bank raids and detentions: Israeli forces raided Al-Bireh and the Al-Amari camp near Ramallah and struck areas around Kafr Aqab and Qalandiya, with live fire and stun grenades reported; elsewhere, raids in Jenin and Bethlehem led to arrests of five Palestinians, including family members of wanted men. Settler expansion in the Jordan Valley: Settlers began building a new outpost, “Beitron,” in the northern Jordan Valley, using temporary structures to seize grazing land and tighten control over Bedouin communities. Gaza ceasefire violations: In northern Gaza, a child was wounded after fire hit displaced-person camps, while drones dropped explosives on homes in Gaza City’s east amid continued gunfire. US envoy on Gaza displacement: US Ambassador Mike Huckabee said there is “categorically” no plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza, while calling on Israel to protect West Bank Palestinians and warning of “severe consequences” for settler violence. Arab League diplomacy: Tunisia took over the Arab League Council presidency in Cairo, with the agenda focused on Iranian attacks and the Palestinian cause, including Gaza and ceasefire efforts. Boycott pressure hits Adidas: Adidas faced growing calls for a boycott after featuring an Israeli amputee veteran in a campaign, sparking backlash from pro-Palestinian activists. US Congress targets campus boycotts: The US House passed a bill cutting federal funding for universities that join commercial boycotts of Israel.

Gaza expulsion push: Palestinian National Council chief Rawhi Fattouh condemned Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s renewed calls to expel Palestinians from Gaza, calling it a “grave violation of international law” and warning it signals a systematic ethnic cleansing project. Al-Aqsa under pressure: Palestinian Scholars Authority warned that Israel is escalating “Judaization” efforts at Al-Aqsa after a large settler gathering at Burq Plaza, while Israeli authorities issued expulsion orders and bans for Jerusalemites following arrests and interrogations. West Bank settler violence: Bethlehem and the northern Jordan Valley saw suffocation cases and attacks after settlers stormed homes and tents under Israeli protection, with reports of live fire and tear gas. Aid workers killed: Rights coverage revisited the April 2024 World Central Kitchen strike, arguing Israel’s “guilt by association” targeting practice helped endanger clearly marked aid vehicles. Ramallah tech resilience: A report from LEAP 2026 highlights Palestine’s push to grow its tech sector and expand digital cooperation, including new 4G connectivity efforts. Local economy hit: Palestinian olive oil farmers say tighter movement and export rules, plus settler vandalism, are shrinking production and exports. US policy pressure: Civil rights groups urged Congress to drop a defense bill provision that would deepen US-Israeli military technology integration.

Gaza Displacement Plan: Israeli far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir unveiled a “voluntary emigration” scheme to move 1.86 million Palestinians out of Gaza over seven years, with 250,000 targeted in year one—drawing fresh international condemnation as forced transfer is a war crime. West Bank Violence: Israeli forces killed two Palestinian teenagers in the occupied West Bank, as raids and settler attacks continue to escalate across multiple areas. Ceasefire Under Strain: In Khan Younis, a Palestinian was killed by an Israeli-backed militia while others were injured by Israeli army fire, amid reported daily ceasefire violations. International Backlash: Germany condemned an AI-style video by Ben-Gvir depicting prisoners on a conveyor belt, calling it “unacceptable” and “appalling.” US Campus Crackdown: The US House passed a bill cutting federal funding to universities that boycott Israel, with 33 Democrats voting yes—fueling fears of shrinking pro-Palestine speech on campuses. Diplomatic Moves: DR Congo renewed plans to relocate its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Sports Boycotts: A Northern Ireland triathlon event barred an Israeli delegation, citing refusal to normalize Israel during the Palestinian crisis. Legal Pressure on Boycott Claims: South Africa’s Western Cape High Court barred Palestine Solidarity Campaign protesters from linking Cape Union Mart to Israel/genocide claims.

West Bank Violence: Two Palestinian teens were killed in an attack on Al-Mughayyir near Ramallah as Israeli forces entered to “provide security,” amid a wider surge in settler violence. Gaza Power Crisis: Gaza’s private generator network is nearing total collapse after Israel banned oil and spare parts, leaving the grid at zero electricity and risking a near-complete shutdown. Forced Displacement Plan: Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz renewed calls to forcibly expel Palestinians from Gaza “by sea, air, or any means,” saying the scheme hinges on U.S. approval. Land Confiscations: Amnesty International warned of new Israeli land confiscation orders in the West Bank, including areas under exclusive Palestinian control, as annexation efforts accelerate. International Law Pressure: ICC leaders said moves to isolate the court aim to erode confidence in the international legal order, as Washington widens sanctions. Appeals in UK: Four Palestine Action activists jailed over the Elbit Systems raid near Bristol will appeal sentences they say were wrongly labeled “terrorism.”

West Bank Violence: Israeli forces raided areas across the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem, while settlers cut water pipes supplying the Yarza community in Tubas, as raids and settler attacks continue. Fatal Attacks: Two Palestinian teens were killed in the village of Al-Mughayyir after settlers and Israeli troops attacked homes, with funerals held in Ramallah. Gaza Despite Ceasefire: Israel’s army carried out new strikes in northern Gaza, killing at least two civilians in Beit Lahia, even as the October 2025 ceasefire remains in place. Forced Displacement Push: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz renewed calls for “genuine emigration” from Gaza, blaming Egypt for blocking departures. UK Legal Fallout: Four Palestine Action activists sentenced as “terrorists” over an Elbit Systems drone raid filed appeals, arguing the judge misapplied the law. Diplomacy: Egypt and China reiterated support for an independent Palestinian state and rejected displacement, while warning against settlement expansion and West Bank violence. EU Sanctions Deadlock: EU ministers remain split on tougher trade sanctions targeting illegal Israeli settlements. Local Politics (UK): Reform UK’s council flag ban sparked backlash, while Green leader Zack Polanski confirmed he wants to run in a Starmer by-election.

West Bank Violence: Israeli forces fired on a stone-throwing disturbance in Al-Mughayyir near Ramallah, killing two Palestinian teens (19 and 16) and injuring another, as the IDF said it was retrieving livestock and that “hits were identified,” with events under review. Gaza Death Toll: Palestinian sources say three people were killed in Gaza after Israeli fire hit tents sheltering displaced families in Jabalia, while a woman died of injuries from earlier strikes; health authorities reported rising deaths and injuries since the ceasefire. Displacement Plan: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel has “plans ready” to forcibly remove Gaza’s population, claiming it needs US approval, as rights groups warn this amounts to ethnic cleansing. EU Two-State Warning: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that Israel’s E1 settlement project will undermine the two-state solution and said settler violence is rising unchecked. Aid on the Ground: Qatar Red Crescent Society began distributing baby formula to support 10,000 infants and young children across Gaza amid malnutrition and supply shortages.