AGP Executive Report

Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: The Red Cross warns that thousands buried under Gaza rubble may never be identified as recovery drags on, with decomposition making forensic work harder. West Bank Violence: EU officials raised alarm over a spike in Israeli settler violence, while reports also describe settlers torching farmland and attacking communities west of Ramallah. Gaza Economy: Gaza’s inflation and cash shortages are pushing more people into a “coupon economy,” with 1.5 million relying on digital-only survival systems. Iran Deal Fallout: As the US and Iran agree on deal wording ahead of a possible signing, analysts say the wider war is worsening global food and fuel pressures—an impact that reaches vulnerable populations far beyond the region. UK Legal Pressure on Activism: Britain’s Court of Appeal is set to rule on whether the government was right to label Palestine Action a “terrorist” group. Sports and Politics: The Palestinian Football Association says US and Canada denied visas for World Cup events, while pro-Palestinian protesters in Toronto demand Israel be expelled from FIFA. Civil Society and Peace Efforts: Qatar’s minister Al Misnad urged peacebuilding through education and civil society at a Paris conference on the two-state solution.

West Bank Violence: Settler attacks and raids intensified across the West Bank under military protection, with reports of shootings, road blockings, and arson in areas including Ramallah, Jenin, and Qalqilya. Settlement Expansion: A plan to fund dozens of new settlements is tied to far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, as tensions rise alongside approvals for new housing. Shooting Incident: In Geva Binyamin, a Palestinian man was shot after allegedly threatening a farmer with a stone; police say the investigation is ongoing and reports suggest mental illness. Gaza Protest Push: A new “June 26 Revolution” campaign is gaining momentum calling for rallies in Gaza to protest Hamas rule and the humanitarian reality. Gaza Ceasefire Deaths: Despite a ceasefire, Israeli strikes and drone attacks continued, with Gaza officials reporting rising casualties. UNRWA Shake-up: UNRWA dismissed 70 Gaza staffers over alleged Hamas ties, drawing renewed scrutiny of the agency’s links. Diplomacy Watch: Egypt’s FM and Palestinian VP Hussein al-Sheikh discussed Gaza aid access and West Bank settlement escalation. Global Politics: The US-Iran deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz remains in flux, with signing timelines disputed.

World Cup Politics & Access: Palestinian Football Association chief Jibril Rajoub says the U.S. and Canada denied him entry visas, leaving him stuck in Mexico City while FIFA tries to sort out travel restrictions. London Land Sales: Mayor of London Sadiq Khan condemned a “Great Israeli Real Estate Event” in London, warning Britons not to do business in West Bank settlements and urging police scrutiny. Gaza Civilian Protection: UN agencies warned that civilians and aid infrastructure in Gaza remain at risk from Israeli strikes and shelling, with damage affecting water, sanitation, and aid entry. West Bank Violence & Land Threats: Reports say settlers stormed Bedouin communities east of Ramallah, while in Hebron Palestinians held Friday prayers on lands threatened with confiscation. Courts & Activism: A London court sentenced Palestine Action activists over a raid on an Israeli-owned arms firm, branding the acts “terrorism” under UK law. US-Iran Deal Talks: Pakistan’s PM said the U.S. and Iran have agreed “final text” wording to end their war, with mediators working on next steps.

Elections Roadmap: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced a political transition timetable from Ramallah, setting legislative elections for later in 2026 and presidential polls in 2027, with work underway on updated constitutional and election laws. West Bank Raids: Israeli forces arrested a former prisoner from Jenin during a raid near Zababdeh and carried out patrols in the Solomon’s Pools tourist area south of Bethlehem. Two-State Push in Europe: Palestinian and Israeli civil society groups urged G7 backing for a two-state solution in Paris, warning the “window of opportunity” is narrowing and calling for a permanent ceasefire and an end to settlement expansion. Gaza Borders: Reporting highlights how Israel’s “Yellow Line” and other barriers are shrinking Gaza’s space and hardening confinement into daily life. UK Court Fallout: In London, a judge sentenced four Palestine Action activists over a 2024 Elbit Systems raid in Bristol, framing the act as having a “terrorist connection.” International Pressure on Israel: Amnesty renewed accusations of state-backed ethnic cleansing in the occupied West Bank, as violence and displacement concerns continue to mount.

West Bank violence and “ethnic cleansing” claims: Amnesty says Israel is carrying out a state-led ethnic cleansing campaign in the occupied West Bank, pointing to record settler attacks and displacement, while Oxfam reports more Palestinians were killed in 2023-2025 than in the prior 17 years combined and that movement restrictions have surged. Children under fire: UNICEF warns Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank are being killed, maimed, arrested and traumatised at unprecedented levels, urging protection under international law after the killing of a 7-month-old near Hebron. Hamas leader freed: Hassan Yousef, a Hamas co-founder in the West Bank, was released from Israeli administrative detention near Hebron and taken to a Ramallah hospital, with his son saying he was not charged. Diplomacy push: Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups are set to meet in France to urge countries not to abandon a two-state solution, with a “Call for Action” to be delivered to G7 leaders. UK pressure on settlements: The UK PM says charities should not support Israeli settlements and that sanctions will target those backing settler violence. Humanitarian and access: UN-linked reporting highlights Gaza’s worsening crisis and the broader regional spillover from the Iran war, including food insecurity risks.

Press freedom under pressure: Israel deported a French journalist, Alice Froussard, after officials accused her of supporting Hamas, renewing concerns about crackdowns on international media in Gaza and the West Bank. West Bank violence: UN humanitarians say settler attacks causing casualties or damage have topped 1,000 this year, affecting 230+ communities and displacing thousands. Settlement expansion: Reports say Israel’s cabinet is set to approve funding for 61 new West Bank settlement sites, including plans that could bypass required procedures—while Peace Now warns of a major expansion push. Humanitarian aid: EBRD and UNICEF launched a €500,000 Gaza grant to improve water, sanitation and hygiene and provide cash support for vulnerable families. Gaza ceasefire talks: Hamas says implementation discussions with mediators continue in Cairo, as Israel’s attacks persist. Investigation after baby killing: An Israeli rights group published footage challenging the army’s account of the killing of a seven-month-old Palestinian infant in Hebron, with the military saying it is checking the material. Local impact on livelihoods: Farmers in northern Tubas say Israeli road construction destroyed irrigation pipes, leaving fields and livestock without water.

Settlement Expansion: Israel’s cabinet is expected to approve a plan to fund the “de facto” establishment of 61 new West Bank settlements, with more than $350 million earmarked for temporary housing compounds, public buildings and infrastructure—reportedly pushed by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. Rights & Accountability: Amnesty International accuses Israel of state-led “ethnic cleansing” in the occupied West Bank, saying forced displacement is driven by concerted government policy aimed at annexation. West Bank Violence: Oxfam says more Palestinians were killed by Israeli troops and settlers in the West Bank since the Gaza war began than in the previous 17 years combined, with children among the dead. Humanitarian Access: UN says medical evacuations from Gaza are set to resume after Rafah reopened for limited crossings, while cargo remains constrained. Diplomacy: Palestinian PM Mohammad Mustafa discussed escalating West Bank settler attacks and Gaza’s worsening humanitarian situation with the EU’s Mediterranean commissioner, stressing the need for a unified independent Palestinian state. International Pressure: Britain, France, Canada and Norway announced sanctions on networks financing settler violence, while rights groups say they don’t go far enough.

Gaza Humanitarian Collapse: Israel closed Kerem Shalom and sealed Rafah again, stopping aid, fuel, food and medicine from entering the enclave of 2.4 million people, deepening a crisis already driven by near-total displacement and shortages. West Bank Ethnic Cleansing Claims: Amnesty released a new report accusing Israel of a state-led “ethnic cleansing” campaign against Bedouin and herding communities in Area C, tied to accelerating annexation and displacement. Settler Violence and Firefighting Blocked: In Taybeh, settlers obstructed Palestinians trying to fight a blaze near the Christian village, with the army temporarily halting firefighters before they eventually put it out. EU Settlement Goods Under False Labels: A new investigation alleges agricultural products from illegal Israeli settlements are exported to Europe mislabelled as “from Israel,” with thousands of shipments reviewed. US Campus Intimidation Case: Federal prosecutors unsealed indictments against eight pro-Palestinian activists accused of threatening and vandalizing University of Michigan officials and others to force divestment from Israel. Holy Land Church Concerns: Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa met Macron and warned that violence and lack of political horizon are worsening the daily reality for Christians in the region.

East Jerusalem Crackdown: Israel continues tightening its grip on annexed east Jerusalem, with evictions and demolitions displacing Palestinian families and erasing homes and memories. West Bank Settler Violence: A UN report says Israeli security forces routinely shield settlers during attacks, while Amnesty warns of an accelerating, state-driven ethnic cleansing campaign targeting Bedouin and herding communities in Area C. Gaza Ceasefire Deadlock: Egypt-mediated talks in Cairo stall over Hamas disarmament, with weapons remaining the main sticking point despite progress on other issues. Gaza Atrocity Claims: A UN report alleges Hamas executed dozens in Gaza, including beatings and public killings framed as “punishments,” as humanitarian needs deepen. Humanitarian Aid Under Pressure: Israel maintains restrictions on Gaza aid and crossings amid the wider Iran-Israel escalation, even as UN agencies warn of “immense” needs. France Joins Sanctions Push: France bans Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering, joining coordinated Western sanctions targeting networks and individuals tied to settler violence. West Bank Baby Killing Footage: B’Tselem releases video alleging an Israeli soldier shot a seven-month-old Palestinian baby in Hebron, contradicting official accounts. Local Community Impact: Reports say Israeli settlers torched areas near the Christian village of Taybeh east of Ramallah, threatening the 5th-century Church of St George. Education & Resilience: In Gaza, a tech incubator and “Academies of Hope” expand support for children and young innovators despite war damage and blockade.

Coordinated Sanctions: The UK, Canada, France, Norway, Australia and New Zealand announced fresh sanctions on people and networks they say finance and enable settler violence in the occupied West Bank, while France also banned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and several settlement leaders from entering the country. UN Inquiry: A UN-mandated commission said Israeli authorities and security forces are directly involved in settler attacks, citing impunity and protection for attackers, while also warning civilians are trapped between Israeli forces, settlers and Hamas. West Bank Violence: New raids and attacks were reported across the West Bank, including tear gas in Bethlehem’s al-Khader, farmland fires in Idhna, and a settler attack and arrest in the northern Jordan Valley. Gaza Humanitarian Pressure: Gaza’s Health Ministry accused Israel of blocking more than 16,500 Palestinians from leaving for medical treatment despite a ceasefire, warning patients are being “killed” through delays. Education Toll: Palestine’s Education Ministry said deaths since Oct 7, 2023 have reached 21,701 students and education staff, with hundreds of schools and university buildings destroyed or damaged. Hebron Baby Shooting: Footage released by B’Tselem alleges IDF soldiers shot a seven-month-old Palestinian baby in Hebron, prompting an investigation.

UN Inquiry on Settler Violence: A new UN report says Israeli authorities enable and shield settler attacks in the West Bank, with violence against Palestinians rising sharply since 2023 and impunity sustained by courts and law enforcement. Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: As mediators and Palestinian factions meet in Cairo to push the next phase of the Gaza truce, Israel continues expanding control on the ground, closing crossings at times, and strikes continue despite the agreement. Regional Escalation Iran-Israel: After Iran fired missiles at Israel following strikes in Lebanon, both sides signaled pullbacks and a pause in further attacks, but the risk of renewed war remains. Detention and Rights: Palestinian community leader Salah Sarsour’s lawyers say his health is deteriorating in US immigration detention and that religious freedoms are being denied. Legal and Diplomatic Pressure: Italy opened an investigation into Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over a controversial video involving pro-Gaza activists, while UK campaigners renewed calls to stop stolen Palestinian land sales in Britain. Culture and Outrage: Tribeca Festival condemned jokes made on its red carpet that referenced rape allegations involving Palestinian detainees.

Gaza Under Strain: Israeli strikes killed six Palestinians, including a child, as Israel expanded a “Yellow Zone” and Cairo mediators pushed to salvage a fragile ceasefire. Humanitarian Clampdown: Israel suspended Gaza aid deliveries and closed crossings after Iran’s missile attack, despite rights groups warning shortages are already severe. West Bank Pressure: Settlers bulldozed and paved a settlement road in Aboud west of Ramallah, clearing over a kilometer of privately owned farmland. Detentions of Women: The Palestinian Prisoners Club says the number of female prisoners in Israeli jails has risen to about 95, after arrests of women from Kobar, Jenin, Nablus and Ramallah. International Fallout: Italian prosecutors opened an investigation into far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over alleged abuse of Italian activists detained during the Gaza flotilla. Regional Escalation: Netanyahu said Israel’s war with Iran and Hezbollah is “not finished,” even as Iran and Israel halted direct attacks after Trump pressure. UN on Sexual Violence: The UN placed Israel’s forces on its blacklist over alleged sexual violence against Palestinian detainees.

Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Cairo: Mediators Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye have resumed talks with Palestinian factions to push the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, even as strikes and killings continue on the ground. West Bank Violence and Settler Harassment: Palestinian farmers in the central West Bank are racing to harvest after repeated settler arson, while Israeli forces and settlers continue raids and attacks across areas including Tubas and Jenin. Iran–Israel Escalation Hits the Region: Iran and Israel exchanged strikes again for the first time since an April ceasefire, with sirens reported across the occupied territories and a missile fragment damaging homes in a West Bank settlement. Red Sea Pressure: Yemen’s Houthis vowed to block Israeli shipping and target any Israeli movement, raising risks for one of the world’s busiest maritime routes. Tech and Surveillance Fallout: Microsoft says it is expanding human-rights checks after concerns that Israel’s Unit 8200 used its Azure cloud for surveillance of Palestinians. Cyber Threats: A pro-Palestinian hacking group warned it will carry out “the most devastating” cyberattacks on critical and military infrastructure of Israel and allies.

West Bank arrests and land pressure: Israeli forces detained several Palestinian farmers in Beit Anan, alleging they approached an illegal outpost, as rights groups warn Palestinians face repeated restrictions on cultivating and accessing land. Hebron infant killing probed: The IDF opened a military police investigation after a seven-month-old boy, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was killed and his parents wounded when soldiers fired on a vehicle near Hebron; the family says the car had stopped and hands were raised. Gaza ceasefire under strain: Israeli strikes hit a Hamas-run police station and a vehicle in Gaza, killing at least 10 and wounding 20, while mediators try to salvage a fragile US-backed ceasefire and talks stall over troop withdrawal, disarmament, and rebuilding. Regional escalation: Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel after strikes in Lebanon; Israel said it intercepted the salvos as Trump urged both sides to “get back to the table.” International pressure on settlements: European countries, including France, plan new national sanctions targeting individuals linked to West Bank settler violence, citing growing frustration and the lack of EU consensus. Hunger strike for detained aid volunteers: Activists from 13 countries began a hunger strike demanding the release of Global Sumud Land Convoy members detained in Libya while they were heading to deliver aid to Gaza.

Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Hamas says it has begun multi-day meetings in Cairo with Palestinian factions and mediators to push ahead on Gaza ceasefire implementation, including halting escalation, opening crossings, and discussing the next phase—whether via international forces, a Gaza technocratic committee, or arrangements around Palestinian weapons. West Bank Fatalities: In Hebron’s Tel Rumeida, Israeli forces killed seven-month-old Sam Fahd Abu Haikal and wounded his parents; the Israeli military says it fired after a vehicle accelerated toward troops, while an investigation is underway. Hunger Crisis: A worsening hunger picture is being driven by record food insecurity and funding shortfalls, with energy prices pushing more people toward acute hunger. Security Incidents: Near the West Bank, Israeli rescue services reported multiple simultaneous shootings that left at least one dead and several wounded, as police searched for attackers. Diplomatic Pressure: France is coordinating with other countries on national sanctions—asset freezes and travel bans—targeting individuals linked to West Bank violence, after EU efforts stalled.

West Bank Violence: A seven-month-old Palestinian baby, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was killed and his parents were wounded after Israeli forces opened fire on their car near Hebron’s Tel Rumeida area; the family rejected claims it was a “mistake” and held a funeral in Hebron. Settler Assaults: Video circulated showing an Israeli soldier and settlers assaulting two Palestinians in the West Bank, with reports of severe beatings. Gaza Toll & Humanitarian Strain: Gaza’s Health Ministry said the death toll from the Israeli aggression has risen to 72,961 martyrs, with 173,092 injured; hospitals received new deaths and injuries over the past 48 hours. Ceasefire Talks in Cairo: Mediators restarted Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo with Hamas and other factions, while Hamas said Israel is undermining the agreement through continued attacks. International Pressure: Ireland banned entry for Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich and said the EU “needs to do more,” while France and allies discussed coordinated national sanctions over West Bank violence. EU/UN Accountability: A UN report on sexual violence in conflict included Israeli forces for the first time regarding alleged abuse of Palestinian detainees, which Israel denies.