AGP Executive Report

Gaza War Update: Israeli strikes killed at least 10 Palestinians in Gaza, including a family home hit before dawn, as ceasefire talks remain stalled and Israel keeps control of more than half the enclave. Missing Persons: A Gaza rights group says more than 9,500 Palestinians have gone missing or lost contact with families since Oct. 2023, including thousands trapped under rubble. West Bank Settlements: Turkey condemned Israel’s approval of 2,162 new illegal settlement units, warning it undermines any path to a two-state solution. Prison Oversight: Israel’s Supreme Court ordered the state to allow ICRC visits to Palestinian prisoners, after a ban limited independent monitoring of detainee treatment. International Pressure: Palestine’s UN ambassador urged the US to stop Israeli annexation plans in the West Bank, saying Washington has the tools to halt Netanyahu. UK Rights Debate: A UK antisemitism review says Jewish patients and staff sometimes hide their identity and recommends restrictions on NHS staff wearing political badges. Regional Ceasefire Critique: The Arab League warned against occupation plans and settlement expansion, linking them to renewed instability across the region.

Gaza War Update: Israeli strikes killed at least 10 Palestinians in two attacks, including nine people in one family home, as a US-brokered ceasefire continued to fail on the ground. West Bank Settlements: Israel’s Knesset approved tax benefits for West Bank settlements, while Turkey condemned new settlement approvals of 2,162 units as undermining a two-state path. Ramallah Education Under Raid: Israeli forces abducted four Birzeit University female students in pre-dawn raids across Ramallah and Al-Bireh, highlighting how students face repeated night raids and detention threats. Prison Oversight: Israel’s Supreme Court ruled the ICRC must be allowed to visit Palestinian prisoners, overturning a ban that limited independent monitoring of abuse and medical neglect. UK NHS Policy: A UK antisemitism review recommends barring NHS staff from wearing pro-Palestinian badges and calls for mandatory training. Diplomacy & Pressure: US officials issued a regional security alert to Americans amid ongoing tensions, while Hamas praised Iran for pushing a simultaneous end to war across fronts.

West Bank Annexation Push: Israel approved more than 3,400 housing units east of Jerusalem, a move UN rights and humanitarian bodies warn will fragment the West Bank and deepen annexation. Gaza Strikes Despite Ceasefire: Medics and civil defence report at least nine Palestinians killed in Gaza City airstrikes, with families hit in apartment blocks as new military positions are reportedly built across the enclave. Ceasefire Under Strain: Talks on Gaza’s second phase are stalled, while Israel says it will keep operating in Lebanon even after a US-brokered ceasefire framework. UN Security Council Pressure: Bahrain requested a closed-door UN Security Council consultation on the Palestinian question, citing Israeli steps in both West Bank and Gaza as consolidation of annexation. Aid Bottlenecks: UN says over 1,000 aid pallets entered Gaza, but new checkpoint procedures and delays still hamper fuel and supplies. US Aid Fight: Netanyahu backs a GOP push to replace direct US military aid with defense trade—shifting the US-Israel relationship. Campus Climate: A UK survey finds 1 in 4 undergraduates view Oct 7 Hamas attacks as “defensible,” amid renewed debate over antisemitism and campus tensions.

Gaza Ceasefire Undermined: Satellite images published by Al Jazeera say Israel is building dozens of heavily fortified permanent military bases around Gaza’s coastal strip, with 40 IDF outposts identified as built after the October 2025 ceasefire—critics warn this could enable long-term control and ethnic cleansing. West Bank Detentions: Israel extended the detention of Palestinian women’s national team player Rand Halawani, while also arresting Natalie Abu Diyeh and other students in West Bank raids, with Palestinian officials calling it systematic targeting of athletes and education. Lebanon Front: Trump confirmed he called Netanyahu “crazy” during a heated call, saying Israel’s fighting with Hezbollah is holding back US-led Iran talks; meanwhile, strikes continue amid efforts to end hostilities. International Pressure: Germany lost its bid for a UN Security Council seat, a setback for Berlin’s push for a bigger global role. UK Travel Update: The UK removed Israel from its blanket “no travel” list for the first time since mid-2025, though travel advice remains restrictive for Gaza and parts of the West Bank. Human Rights at Risk: Britain’s pro-Palestine activist Umer Khalid, held pre-trial, faces worsening health conditions, with MPs alleging denial of a wheelchair and essential care. Sports and Politics: FIFA-linked scrutiny grows as Palestinian footballers are detained, raising calls for accountability and protection of the game.

Gaza Reconstruction Stalls: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Gaza aid and rebuilding can’t move forward unless Hamas is demilitarised, warning investors won’t fund reconstruction while the group retains military power. West Bank Raids: Israeli forces detained Birzeit University students near Ramallah, as rights groups also reported arrests and detention of students and women in West Bank raids. Gaza Aid Delays: UN officials said new checkpoint procedures are slowing aid entry into Gaza, worsening an already dire humanitarian situation. Lebanon Front Deepens: As Israel-Hezbollah fighting continues, UN chief Antonio Guterres proposed options for the future of UN peacekeeping after UNIFIL’s end, while ceasefire language keeps losing meaning amid ongoing strikes. Regional Escalation: US and Iranian officials traded accusations as Gulf attacks continued; Kuwait reported Iranian drone strikes that damaged Kuwait International Airport and injured people.

Gaza-Lebanon Ceasefire in Name Only: Despite fresh ceasefire claims, Israeli strikes and troop moves continued, with Gaza airstrikes killing at least four Palestinians and fighting reported to persist across the enclave and into Lebanon. Gaza Expansion Plan: Netanyahu ordered the military to expand control over 70% of Gaza, drawing warnings that the move would deepen displacement and suffering. West Bank Settler Violence: UN experts warned of surging settler terror in the occupied Palestinian territory, saying it is driving fear and displacement and raising the risk of further land loss. Jerusalem Al-Aqsa Pressure: The Jerusalem Governorate reported intensified assaults on Al-Aqsa, arrests, demolitions, and settlement advances aimed at changing the city’s reality. Resistance Response: Hamas and the Qassam Brigades vowed that assassinations won’t break resistance, framing continued attacks as part of an “account” that will be paid. Regional Shipping Threats: Iran’s Quds Force chief warned that maritime traffic could be targeted again, warning of a possible escalation affecting the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

Gaza Expansion Fears: Israel’s PM Netanyahu ordered the IDF to expand control to 70% of Gaza, reviving “yellow zone” fears and the risk of mass displacement for up to 2.2 million people as residents say the enclave is “shrinking.” West Bank Settler Violence: Local sources report illegal settlers torched olive groves near Ramallah and damaged farmland, with forces allegedly preventing civil defense crews from reaching the fires. Lebanon Escalation Clash: A profanity-filled Trump-Netanyahu call reportedly erupted over planned Beirut strikes, with US-Iran talks hanging in the balance as Israel pushes deeper operations. International Pressure: France banned Israel from major arms show Eurosatory beyond air-defense displays, adding to diplomatic strain after Israel’s Lebanon attacks. UK Speech Crackdown: The Oxford Union said it’s “deeply concerned” after the UK revoked entry for pro-Palestinian commentators Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur, warning it threatens free expression. Antisemitism Response Abroad: Canada’s PM Mark Carney announced a new council to tackle racism, making antisemitism the first priority.

West Bank & Jerusalem: UN experts warned that escalating settler terror is driving fear and “forcible displacement,” with 2026 already seeing sharp rises in deaths and injuries, especially in Area C. Al-Aqsa & Holy Sites: Egypt condemned repeated Al-Aqsa incursions by Israeli settlers under police protection, calling them violations of the status quo and urging international action. Gaza & Lebanon ceasefire fallout: Trump said a planned Israeli strike on Beirut was halted and that Hezbollah agreed to stop firing, while Iran suspended US talks over Israel’s Lebanon and Gaza offensives and warned of wider maritime pressure. Regional pressure & sanctions: France banned Israel from participating in Eurosatory and limited Israeli firms to air-defense only, while New Zealand announced travel bans on three extremist Israeli settlers. Politics & ideology: Smotrich reiterated calls to “kill the idea of a Palestinian state,” and Israel’s push to seize more of Gaza to 70% drew fresh international alarm. Local incident: A Palestinian man was reported killed at a West Bank barrier near Jerusalem amid ramming attacks and IDF operations.

Lebanon Front: Israel ordered renewed heavy attacks on Hezbollah’s Beirut stronghold after rocket fire on northern civilians, as troops captured Beaufort Castle in the deepest incursion in 26 years and Washington pushed for a Lebanon ceasefire push ahead of Tuesday talks. Gaza Ceasefire Fight: Hamas blamed the Gaza “Board of Peace” and its envoy Nikolay Mladenov for escalation while mediators continue Cairo contacts over a second-phase truce. West Bank Pressure: Israel plans over 2,700 new illegal settlement units, while Israeli forces killed Palestinians at West Bank barriers near Jerusalem and carried out raids and barrier shootings. Prisoners & Accountability: A Palestinian prisoner group urged international action over “systematic” sexual violence and torture in Israeli detention, welcoming UN findings. Diplomacy & Normalization: Saudi Arabia reiterated “No Palestinian State, No Normalization,” keeping the Palestinian state track central to regional ties. Protests Abroad: Palestine solidarity groups picketed Fiji’s missions over Israel’s Pacific embassy opening.

West Bank Barrier Deaths: Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian man, 26-year-old Imad Haroun Ashtiyeh, near Al-Ram as he tried to climb the barrier to reach jobs inside Israel; Palestinian officials say the wall is reinforced with barbed wire and that workers face lethal risks. West Bank Ramming Attack: A car ramming attack at Gush Etzion Junction injured several people, including teens; Israeli forces killed the attacker and searched for possible suspects. Lebanon Escalation: Despite a nominal ceasefire, Israel’s forces seized Beaufort Castle near Nabatieh in the deepest incursion in 26 years, with France calling for an emergency UN Security Council meeting as fighting and displacement continue. Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Reports say Israeli strikes killed Palestinians and injured others during Eid al-Adha despite the ceasefire, while Hamas said Israel is undermining truce efforts. EU Sanctions: The EU sanctioned Hamas political leaders, including Khaled Mashaal, and West Bank Jewish groups, saying it aims to curb violence. US-Israel Military Ties: US lawmakers are pushing to deepen defense cooperation via a proposed NDAA provision, drawing bipartisan pushback over oversight and integration concerns. Local Politics in the US: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani boycotted the Israel Day Parade, while a large delegation of Israeli lawmakers attended.

Gaza & Ceasefire Fallout: Israel’s war on Gaza is still escalating even as a US-brokered ceasefire remains in place, with Israeli troops describing chaotic rules of engagement and strikes based on “a hunch,” while Gaza deaths and injuries continue to mount. Gaza Attacks & Eid Toll: On Eid al-Adha, Israeli strikes killed at least two Palestinians including a Gaza doctor, and more people were reported injured as shelling hit areas around Khan Younis and al-Bureij. UN Sexual Violence Blacklist: A UN official admitted she did not personally review the evidence before placing Israeli forces on a sexual-violence blacklist alongside Hamas, prompting Israel to freeze ties with the UN chief. Gaza Expansion Plan: Malaysia condemned Israel’s announced plan to seize and expand control over 70% of Gaza as illegal and a further blow to peace. West Bank Raids & Curfews: Israeli forces raided multiple West Bank areas and imposed/extended curfews, including a third day in Beit Ummar north of Hebron, with home searches, arrests, and blocked roads. Settler Violence: Settlers attacked Palestinian homes, vehicles, and farmland near Nablus, while additional injuries were reported in other West Bank incidents. EU Sanctions: The EU moved to sanction West Bank settler groups and individuals over violence and intimidation, using its human-rights sanctions framework. Lebanon Front: Israel-Lebanon fighting and negotiations continue amid regional pressure, with Israeli security officials criticizing Netanyahu’s Lebanon remarks as potentially endangering troops.

Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Hamas says Netanyahu’s order to expand Israeli control to 70% of Gaza is a “blatant violation” of the October 2025 truce, as fighting and displacement continue. UN Sexual Violence Blacklist: The UN added Israel and Russia to a conflict-related sexual violence list, citing verified cases in 2025 and prompting Israel to freeze ties with UN chief Guterres. West Bank Pressure: Israel approved major settlement expansion in the Jordan Valley and restricted access to the Ibrahimi Mosque in Al Khalil during Eid, while reports also flagged a digital land registration push. International Accountability Push: Australians detained during a Gaza aid flotilla are submitting alleged abuse claims to the ICC in The Hague. Diplomacy & Recognition: Pakistan’s foreign minister and US Secretary of State Rubio left a meeting without answering a reporter’s question on whether Pakistan would recognise Israel, with Dar reiterating support for Palestine. UK Politics Spotlight: A petition with 116,000 signatures will trigger a UK parliamentary debate on Israeli lobbying influence. Local Life in Bethlehem: Aida Youth Centre relaunched its “Right of Return Bazaar” for Eid al-Adha, drawing officials and vendors from the camp.

Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Hamas warned Netanyahu’s order to expand Israel’s control in Gaza to 70% is a “blatant violation” of the October truce, as Israel says it has already pushed beyond the “yellow line” and now plans further squeezing amid continued attacks and aid restrictions. UN Sexual Violence Blacklist: The UN added Israel—and also Russia—to a conflict-related sexual violence blacklist, citing verified abuse against Palestinian detainees; Israel said it would sever ties with the UN chief’s office. West Bank Land & Control: Reports highlight Israel’s push to entrench control, including a new land registry system aimed at reshaping governance and access in occupied areas. International Pressure & Diplomacy: Iran rejected Trump’s terms tied to lifting the Hormuz blockade, while UN and European moves on sanctions and accountability keep widening the diplomatic fallout. Local Impact Watch: In Ramallah’s wider region, the political debate over boycotts and sports ties to Israel continues to spill into European public life.

Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the IDF to expand control in Gaza to 70% of the territory, saying forces are already at about 60% and “first 70 percent” is the next step—despite an October 2025 ceasefire and stalled indirect talks with Hamas. Eid Strikes: On Eid al-Adha, Israeli strikes killed at least 10 Palestinians in Gaza City, with Shifa Hospital reporting more than 20 injured; Israel said it targeted Hamas militants. West Bank Incident: Israeli soldiers fired on a civilian plane over the West Bank near Beit El after mistaking it for a drone, with an investigation launched and no injuries reported. UN Sexual Violence Blacklist: The UN added Israel for the first time to a conflict-zone sexual violence blacklist, alongside Russia, prompting Israel to denounce the move and sever ties with the UN chief’s office. Humanitarian Cost in Gaza: A Gaza dentist described how the siege and shortages are driving up treatment prices, forcing patients to delay care until infections worsen. West Bank Settlements: Israel approved a major illegal settlement expansion in the Jordan Valley, including 517 new units, according to a Palestinian commission.

Gaza War Update: Netanyahu ordered the Israeli army to expand control in Gaza from about 60% to 70%, despite an October ceasefire that was supposed to freeze troop positions behind a “yellow line,” with rights groups warning this amounts to de facto annexation. Hamas Leadership: Israel said it killed Hamas armed-wing chief Mohammed Odeh, after earlier strikes killed his predecessor; Odeh’s funeral drew mourners in Gaza City as more strikes hit the enclave. UN Clash: Israel announced it is severing ties with UN Secretary-General António Guterres after Israel was added to a UN blacklist over conflict-related sexual violence, rejecting the UN’s framing and accusing bias. West Bank Settlements: The EU announced new sanctions on extremist Israeli settler groups and individuals over alleged rights abuses and displacement efforts. International Pressure: A former ICC prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, said Mossad intimidated her for nearly a decade to stop her Palestine war-crimes probe. Diaspora & Activism: New York’s Park Slope Food Co-op voted to boycott Israeli goods, triggering discrimination complaints and renewed debate over antisemitism and political activism.

UN Sanctions & Accountability: Israel was added to the UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones, with the UN citing patterns of alleged rape and other abuses by Israeli forces since Oct 2023; Israel’s UN envoy called it political and froze cooperation with the UN chief’s office. Gaza War & Leadership Strikes: Israel said it killed two senior Hamas commanders in northern Gaza and also targeted Hamas’ newly appointed armed-wing leader Mohammed Odeh, as Hamas confirmed his death and held funerals amid ongoing strikes despite ceasefire talks. US Pressure on UN Rights Work: The US reimposed sanctions on UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese after an appeals court move, restricting her financial activity; the dispute centers on her Gaza criticism and US claims of antisemitism. Gaza Reconstruction Funding Doubts: Reports say Trump’s “Board of Peace” Gaza reconstruction fund has received no money, raising fears that promised projects could stall while Israel continues operations. West Bank Control: Israel launched an electronic land registration system in the occupied West Bank, critics say it helps entrench settlement expansion and land seizure. Eid Under Siege: Gazans marked Eid al-Adha amid shortages and high prices, with AFP describing families unable to afford basic celebration needs. Local Economy Shock: Palestinian graduates in the West Bank face a collapsed job market, with unemployment rising sharply since the war began.