AGP Executive Report

Gaza Violence: Israeli strikes and fire hit Gaza City and Khan Younis, killing at least two Palestinians and injuring others, while fishermen were reported hurt by naval fire off the coast. West Bank Pressure: Israeli forces and settlers continued raids and demolitions, including reports of home demolitions in Ramallah and Nablus and attacks tied to escalating settler violence. Ceasefire Under Strain: Hamas said “fire kites” are being used to test the ceasefire, as international pressure grows over continued violations. Diplomatic Fallout: Turkey’s foreign minister accused Netanyahu of genocide, raising the temperature in regional diplomacy as Israel-Gaza tensions persist. Local Humanitarian/UNRWA Fight: The EU urged Israel to stop disruptions to UNRWA after renewed raids and forced entry at a vocational training center in East Jerusalem. Politics Watch: With Israel’s Oct. 27 election approaching, far-right messaging and prisoner policies are intensifying ahead of the vote.

West Bank Violence: Israeli forces raided al-Mughayyir near Ramallah, wounding seven Palestinians, as settlers also bulldozed land near Bethlehem to expand Beitar Illit. Settler Attacks in Qusra: Dozens of masked settlers attacked homes around Qusra, with residents reporting tear gas, beatings and detentions while Netanyahu blamed a “handful of rioters.” Ramallah Area Operations: A Palestinian information center said 23 resistance operations occurred across West Bank governorates in the past 48 hours, including confrontations near Ramallah villages. Gaza Missing Persons: In Gaza City, protesters demanded answers on the fate of 11,200 registered missing Palestinians, calling for an independent search mechanism and forensic support. Water Crisis: Gaza officials warned that over 80% of water and drainage networks are damaged, with wastewater contaminating groundwater and worsening health risks. International Pressure on Settlements: British Arabs urged the UK to move from condemnation to binding rules to stop UK business backing settlement expansion. Muslim Unity Call: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Gulf rulers to unite against the “real enemy,” warning divisions help adversaries.

West Bank Siege & Settler Violence: Qusra remains under a 22-day siege as Israeli forces restrict movement, bulldoze nearby land, and settlers keep attacking; residents say families are trapped without basic needs while EU officials visited to assess humanitarian conditions. Prisoners & Prison Abuse: Gaza-linked rights groups and ministries condemned Itamar Ben-Gvir’s raid and filming of women prisoners in Damon, calling it intimidation and “political spectacle,” while reports also highlight worsening medical suffering in Israel’s Negev prison. Gaza Strikes & Water Crisis: Israeli airstrikes killed Palestinians in central Gaza, as officials warn Gaza’s water and sanitation collapse is driving an environmental and public-health catastrophe. Regional Politics & Unity Calls: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged Gulf leaders to unite against their “real enemy,” linking Muslim division to the plight of Palestinians. International Spotlight: A US-backed “Board of Peace” framework continues to push Hamas disarmament and governance changes, while Israel and its critics trade blame over West Bank violence.

West Bank Violence: Masked settlers attacked homes around Qusra, trapping Palestinians inside a besieged house for weeks; witnesses say soldiers fired tear gas and detained residents while settlers were allowed to leave, as Netanyahu condemned the violence as the work of a “handful of rioters.” Settler Rampage Report: A PLO land-defense bureau says settler attacks and settlement expansion are accelerating across governorates, including Ramallah and Jerusalem, with new outposts and plans tied to E1 and water and land seizures. Jenin Displacement: A report from inside Jenin describes displaced families living in converted student buildings after expulsions, with residents saying their losses are permanent. Attacks on Media: A Palestinian woman and an NBC News team were reportedly beaten and injured by masked settlers near Jalud, while US officials faced criticism for not clearly condemning the assault. US Court Ruling: In a major First Amendment win, a federal judge ruled the Trump administration violated the Constitution by targeting noncitizen students for deportation over pro-Palestinian speech and criticism of Israel. Gaza Heritage Efforts: Volunteers in central Gaza salvage stones and marble columns from the damaged Abu Salim Mosque, hoping surviving pieces can support future restoration. Diplomacy Under Fire: UN officials warn that the “Board of Peace” is failing Gaza and entrenching Israeli control, arguing that aid improvements don’t equal safety or self-determination.

UNRWA in East Jerusalem: Israeli forces withdrew from the Qalandiya Training Centre, but officials say control hasn’t ended—doors were welded shut, surveillance installed, and municipal work continued—while UNRWA warns its assets worth over $5 million were damaged and looted and calls for full reopening. Settlements & Jerusalem: Satellite imagery shows accelerated settlement expansion east of occupied Quds, including work tied to Ma’ale Adumim’s industrial “buffer” plans. West Bank violence: Settler attacks escalated across Ramallah, Bethlehem and Hebron, with tear gas reported after raids and stone-throwing on homes and vehicles. Gaza strikes & hunger: Gaza saw continued shelling and drone attacks, including a farmer killed in central Gaza; UN agencies report food deliveries reaching 600,000+ but hunger worsening as families run out of food. Regional diplomacy: Egypt’s FM spoke with Norway’s counterpart on preserving Jerusalem’s status quo and confronting Israeli violations; OIC members elected Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed as new secretary-general.

Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians across Gaza, including three from the same family, while a tent sheltering displaced people was hit in the east of Gaza City, as hunger and food insecurity deepen and fears grow the truce could collapse. West Bank Escalation: A Palestinian airstrike in Jenin killed three, with Israeli forces detaining medical crews and withholding bodies; meanwhile, a Palestinian monitoring group counted 63 resistance-related attacks and clashes across the West Bank and Al Quds over the past week. Settler Violence and Fires: A Ramallah-based commission reported 799 fires set by settlers on Palestinian property since 2023 until July, and Wafa said five Palestinians were injured in two separate settler attacks near Ramallah and Bethlehem. Political Fuel and Security: A Gaza political analyst told Saba that attacks on police and civilians are being used to stoke chaos and boost Israel’s election fortunes, aiming to undermine civil order. International Pressure on UNRWA: Finland ended its multi-year UNRWA funding agreement, saying it will shift support to other humanitarian channels. Regional Rhetoric: Hezbollah’s Sheikh Naim Qassem and Islamic Jihad leaders framed the fighting as part of a wider regional struggle, while Turkey’s Erdogan compared the crises in Palestine and Lebanon to past genocidal eras.

Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Israeli strikes killed three people in Khan Younis, with Gaza civil defence reporting bodies recovered from Al-Qarara after airstrikes, as the fighting continues despite ceasefire claims. Medical Evacuation Crisis: WHO chief Tedros warned thousands of Gaza patients are still awaiting urgent evacuation, noting only 106 patients were moved last week and urging sustained access through multiple crossings. West Bank Violence and Accountability: US senators announced a privileged resolution pushing the State Department to report on escalating West Bank violence, including deaths of nine Americans and detention of Palestinian children. OIC Diplomacy: OIC foreign ministers met in Jeddah on Palestine and Al-Quds, electing Mauritanian diplomat Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed as secretary-general, while Türkiye, Egypt, and Qatar urged stronger action to halt Israeli attacks and protect civilians. US Crackdown on Palestine Action: Reports say the US designated Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, escalating pressure on pro-Palestine activism. Regional Politics: Far-right Israeli finance minister Smotrich unveiled a plan to “Judaize” the Negev and Galilee, aiming to bring 1 million Jews—framing it as an extension of settlement “revolution” in the occupied West Bank. International Pressure on Culture: Venice4Palestine launched an open letter urging the Venice Film Festival to take concrete action in support of Palestine, including flying the Palestinian flag.

West Bank Siege Tactics: New Israeli roadblocks at Qusra’s Ras al-Ain hill are described as a more “permanent siege,” tightening access to land and deepening the blockade around besieged homes. UNRWA Under Pressure: The ANC condemned Israel’s seizure and expulsion of staff from the Qalandiya UNRWA vocational training center, calling it an escalation against international institutions. Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Despite a truce, Gaza saw continued strikes and shelling, with the health ministry reporting rising deaths and injuries. Diplomacy on Palestine: China told the UN Security Council the Palestinian issue needs political will and urged restoring peace in Gaza and easing tensions in the West Bank, while Xi Jinping outlined a four-point proposal for an independent Palestinian state. OIC Leadership: Mauritania’s Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed was elected new OIC secretary-general, with Palestine placed at the top of the agenda. Humanitarian Access & Culture: Palestinians and heritage workers rushed to salvage artifacts after an Israeli strike damaged Abu Salim Mosque in central Gaza. Religious Community Under Threat: Christians in Taybeh say Israel’s declaration of the town as a military zone is forcing families to leave, as clergy and Pope Leo XIV call for access and protection.

West Bank Settler Pressure: A fire believed to be started by Israeli settlers destroyed about 50 dunams of olive trees and damaged an industrial facility near Ein Siniya north of Ramallah, with residents and workers blocked from putting it out—another sign of a wider campaign targeting Palestinian land and livelihoods. Diplomacy at the OIC: Malaysia’s foreign minister pushed the OIC to move beyond statements and apply integrated pressure on Israel, including embargoes, boycotts and sanctions, while warning that Gaza aid remains stuck at Rafah. UNRWA Under Fire: The US State Department has recommended disbarring three former UNRWA teachers, citing alleged links to Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad and alleged roles in Oct. 7 attacks and hostage-taking. Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: UN and Red Cross officials warned that Israeli restrictions are driving aid to a breaking point, with medical supplies and even basic items repeatedly blocked. US Sanctions on Activism: The US Treasury sanctioned Palestine Action and other far-left-linked networks, escalating pressure on groups tied to pro-Palestine direct action. Culture & Community: Dubai will host an inaugural “Emirates Loves Palestine” cultural day with an expected 20,000 attendees, spotlighting Palestinian heritage.

ICC Under Fire: The US escalated its fight with the International Criminal Court, barring ICC president Tomoko Akane and trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye from entering the US, adding to earlier sanctions on ICC staff. West Bank Annexation: Palestine’s UN envoy Riyad Mansour warned Israel has “crossed the Rubicon” toward full annexation, citing E1 tenders as an “act of war” against Palestinian sovereignty. Settlement Pressure: Israel’s settlement push and annexation plans drew fresh condemnation as UNRWA and Palestinian officials warned Gaza ceasefire talks face a “point of no return.” US Sanctions Activism: The US Treasury designated the UK-based Palestine Action as a terrorist organization, freezing assets and expanding a crackdown on pro-Palestinian direct action groups. Extremist Violence on the Ground: Far-right Israeli MK Zvi Sukkot damaged a Palestinian memorial in Madama with a sledgehammer under military escort, intensifying criticism of settler attacks. Local Human Impact: Reports also highlighted Israeli raids and detentions in the West Bank, including brothers detained in Madama.

West Bank Raids & Arrests: Israeli forces carried out raids across multiple West Bank districts, arresting Palestinians including in Deir al-Ghusun, Jenin, Tubas, Nablus, Bethlehem, Hebron and Qalqilya, while also vandalizing martyr murals in Beita. Qalandia UNRWA Under Pressure: Israel began “maintenance and restoration” work inside the Qalandia Vocational Training Institute in occupied Quds after evacuating it, as preparations continue for an educational complex tied to Israeli control, with UNRWA warning of interference in protected facilities. Movement Blocked by Checkpoints: Military measures tightened across Nablus, Qalqilya, Hebron, Bethlehem and occupied Quds, including road closures, new gates and checkpoints, detentions and demolition orders, with Qusra’s besieged homes again isolated. Gaza Humanitarian Strain: In Gaza, Fatima’s Hope hinges on a medical referral she cannot get outside the Strip, while strikes in Jabaliya killed at least three and a separate attack destroyed a warehouse holding nutrition supplies for children and pregnant women. International Pushback on Settlements: Malta and Denmark joined a growing condemnation of Israel’s E1 settlement plan, warning it undermines a two-state solution and urging Israel to withdraw tenders. US Visa Crackdown Ripple: The Trump administration paused immigrant visa appointments worldwide amid an immigration crackdown, with training at embassies and consulates temporarily halting interviews.

Gaza Ceasefire Violations: At least six Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes and gunfire across Gaza on Tuesday, with reports of deaths from earlier injuries and new drone and artillery attacks, including a strike hitting a home near Beit Lahia and shelling around Khan Younis. Kites Warning: A US-led “Gaza peace” board warned Hamas to stop flying kites after Israel threatened retaliatory strikes, reviving fears tied to earlier incendiary kite attacks. UNRWA Under Pressure: Israeli forces began evicting and demolishing UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem, including a Kafr Aqab vocational training centre, as UN officials condemned the move as an unlawful seizure. West Bank Settler Violence: A Palestinian monitoring group says illegal settlers’ attacks and raids have surged, with Ramallah and al-Bireh among the hardest-hit areas. Diplomacy & Pressure: Trump submitted a Saudi civil nuclear deal to Congress, tying progress to Saudi normalization with Israel, while Egypt’s foreign minister warned of a volatile region amid Gaza and Iran tensions. Ramallah Community Life: In Ramallah, a Chinese-funded initiative supported refugee camp children with dabke training and psychosocial activities.

E1 Settlement Push: Singapore’s foreign ministry reiterated that Israel’s E1 expansion plans in the occupied West Bank are illegal, after Israel published a tender for over 1,200 housing units—warning the move would fragment the territory and damage prospects for a two-state solution. UNRWA Under Pressure in East Jerusalem: Israeli forces raided the UNRWA Qalandiya Training Centre in Kafr Aqab, expelling staff and moving to evacuate the complex, while Jerusalem municipality plans to convert the site into an educational and community hub. Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Two Palestinians died from Israeli fire in Gaza as strikes and heavy shelling continued despite a ceasefire, with reports of attacks around Khan Younis and Beit Lahia. Settler Violence and Attacks on Media: AFP journalists were injured when settlers attacked them near Bethlehem, and rights groups again warned that settler violence is enabled by the state. West Bank Raids and Demolitions: Israeli forces began demolishing agricultural structures in Duma (near Nablus) and raided Qalandiya camp and Kafr Akab, while HRW said a settler killing of a 14-year-old was filmed but no one has been held accountable. Diplomacy and Culture: Montreal’s city council adopted an amended Gaza motion after removing calls to suspend ties with Israel, and a Gaza cinema project offered displaced girls a brief escape from the war.

Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Gaza’s government media office says Israeli strikes and shelling continued despite a ceasefire, with renewed claims of attacks on children and civilians and calls for mediators to pressure Israel to fully comply. Kites Pretext, New Threats: Israel’s defense minister warned of “forceful actions” after kites reportedly crossed from Gaza, while Palestinian groups accused Israel of using the incidents as a pretext to keep attacking and threaten displacement from “launch sites.” Displaced Families at Risk: Rights groups and Gaza officials warn that attacks are expanding into areas where displaced people are sheltering, with fears of evacuation orders and further forced displacement. West Bank Pressure: UN-linked reporting says raids and settler violence continue to kill and injure Palestinians, including children, as humanitarian facilities face damage. Palestinian Politics: Hamas says it discussed with the Popular Front a proposal for a broad national coalition ahead of legislative elections. Culture & Memory: Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, a symbol of sumud and resistance art from Ramallah, died at 79.

E1 Settlement Push: The EU condemned Israel’s publication of tenders for 1,200+ housing units in the E1 settlement area, saying it would fracture the West Bank and deal a major blow to the two-state solution. Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: As Israel links reconstruction to Hamas disarmament, Gaza families say they’re racing the clock for shelter and basic services, with aid and materials still blocked. Humanitarian Aid: Japan, via WFP, pledged about $3.1m to deliver food and nutrition support to more than 170,000 people in Gaza and the West Bank. International Pressure: UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese called an “international protection presence” in the occupied territories “absolutely urgent” amid escalating settler violence. Diplomacy & Regional Talks: Jordan and China moved to deepen cooperation on the two-state solution, while Iran warned expanded US sanctions would trigger harsh retaliation. Film Spotlight: The Guardian’s Gaza documentary “NAZA” heads to the Venice Film Festival, with creators saying it exposes the systems behind “calculated mass killing.”

Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: UNDP says Gaza needs sustainable solid-waste disposal and ongoing pest control as debris piles up and rats spread disease, citing a mother whose baby was bitten after returning to damaged housing. Gaza Security Escalation: Israel warns Hamas it will intensify targeted strikes and evacuate areas used for kite, drone and balloon launches after kites were found near the border, while Hamas disputes the pretext. West Bank Pressure: UN-backed reporting warns the West Bank is at a breaking point as Israeli raids, settler attacks and demolitions drive displacement, with new settlement expansion plans (including E1) drawing international condemnation. Diplomacy & Reconciliation: Egypt’s intelligence chief met a Palestinian Authority delegation led by Hussein al-Sheikh to push national unity and coordinate ahead of elections, while Egypt’s foreign minister also condemned E1 and rising settler violence. Ramallah Area A Incident: Israeli sources say three Israelis were rescued after entering PA-controlled Area A near Ramallah, Jericho and Bethlehem, with authorities reiterating the area is life-threatening and prohibited. Health Access: Doctors returning from Gaza describe a collapse in functional hospitals and medical supplies, urging the world to keep attention on the crisis.