AGP Executive Report

Gaza Hospitals Under Siege: Gaza hospitals are rationing electricity because Israel’s blockade is blocking generator fuel and spare parts, with MSF warning the shortages amount to deliberate “attrition” and pushing services toward collapse. Ceasefire Violations: Despite a ceasefire since Oct. 2025, Israeli strikes and raids injured 21 Palestinians in Gaza, including children, with reports of critical injuries. West Bank “Elimination Project”: B’Tselem says Israel is running interconnected policies—violence, ethnic cleansing, movement limits, economic strangulation, and social/political destruction—to erase Palestinian collective life. NAZA Backlash: After the Gaza documentary “NAZA” won a Venice Special Jury Prize, Israel’s Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to revoke the citizenship of its directors, while the IDF denies claims in the film about planned mass civilian deaths. Press Freedom Crackdown: A rights group says 37 Palestinian journalists are imprisoned in Israeli jails, including 19 held under administrative detention. Humanitarian Aid: UAE convoys delivered 819 tonnes of aid into Gaza. Diplomatic Pressure: Britain’s West Bank sanctions and the planned closure of the UK consulate in Jerusalem are sparking protests and political fallout.

Hospital Crisis in Gaza: Gaza hospitals are rationing electricity as an Israeli siege blocks generator engine-oil and spare parts, leaving facilities like Nasser Hospital with generators failing and doctors rotating power between wards; MSF warns this is deliberate “attrition” pushing services toward collapse. Gaza Strikes Continue: A drone strike hit a vehicle in Tel al-Hawa, killing two Palestinians and injuring 13, as artillery and heavy fire targeted homes and tents in Khan Younis and elsewhere. West Bank Settlements: A Palestinian monitoring body says Israel advanced 153 settlement plans in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem since early 2026, including 12 new plans in September alone. Al-Aqsa Under Restrictions: Nearly 600 settlers stormed Al-Aqsa as access curbs and age limits blocked many Palestinians from worship. NAZA Documentary Backlash: Israel’s Culture Minister Miki Zohar threatened to revoke citizenship of NAZA filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor after the film won a Venice Special Jury Prize. Prisoners’ Conditions: The Prisoners’ Media Office says conditions for 88 Palestinian women in Damon Prison have deteriorated amid medical neglect, starvation, isolation, and denial of rights.

Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: Gaza hospitals are rationing electricity as an Israeli siege blocks engine oil and spare parts for generators, with MSF warning the restrictions amount to a deliberate policy of attrition; Nasser Hospital is running one generator while others strain, and the Health Ministry warns more generator shutdowns loom amid fuel shortages. Ceasefire Violations: Despite the October 2025 ceasefire, Israeli drones struck a vehicle in Gaza City’s Tal al-Hawa area, killing two Palestinians and injuring 13, while more shelling and gunfire were reported across the Strip. Crossings Closed: Gaza’s Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings were shut to travelers and goods, citing “Jewish holidays,” threatening access to aid, medical supplies, and patient movement. West Bank Crackdown & Settler Violence: Israeli forces arrested 11 Palestinians in raids across Jenin, Tubas and Bethlehem, while settlers attacked communities and Hebron’s Jaber neighborhood faced a curfew; Masafer Yatta saw 20 homes demolished and 60 people displaced in a day. Global Diplomacy: South Africa’s Ramaphosa used the BRICS summit to demand accountability for atrocities in Gaza and an end to the “illegal war” on Iran, stressing international law must not be applied selectively. International Spotlight: The Gaza-focused documentary “NAZA” won a Special Jury Prize at Venice, renewing global attention on alleged AI-assisted killing systems.

Hospitals Under Siege: Gaza hospitals are rationing electricity as an Israeli blockade blocks engine-oil and spare-part imports, leaving facilities like Nasser Hospital with generators failing or under strain; MSF warns the restrictions amount to deliberate attrition. Humanitarian Collapse: Gaza’s Municipalities Union says essential services are nearing total collapse, while NGOs report 800,000 people living in dilapidated tents and most children deprived of education amid shrinking aid entry. War Crimes Claims at Venice: Israeli-made documentary “NAZA” won a Special Jury Prize at the Venice Film Festival, alleging AI-assisted systems behind mass civilian killings in Gaza; the IDF rejects the film’s anonymous testimonies. Diplomacy for Palestine: Palestine welcomed BRICS’ New Delhi Declaration, highlighting rejection of forced displacement, support for UNRWA, protection of Jerusalem holy sites, and calls for ending occupation and enabling humanitarian aid. West Bank Pressure: Israeli forces tightened measures at the Atara checkpoint and raided areas in Ramallah, while reports also point to ongoing raids and settler violence. Rights and Accountability: HRW says white phosphorus used in Gaza and Lebanon causes horrific burns, urging stronger international protections for civilians. Local Incidents: A Palestinian youth died of injuries from an Israeli strike in Khan Younis; in occupied Jerusalem, two Palestinians were injured in Israeli and settler attacks.

Gaza Hospitals Under Siege: Gaza hospitals are rationing electricity because an Israeli siege blocks engine-oil and spare parts needed to run generators, with MSF warning of a deliberate “attrition” policy pushing services toward collapse. Mass Casualties Update: Palestinian health sources say deaths since the Oct. 2025 ceasefire are nearing 1,370, with hundreds more injured, as bodies are still recovered from rubble and rescue access remains limited. Venice Film Festival Spotlight: The Gaza-focused documentary “NAZA” won a record 25-minute standing ovation at Venice, featuring testimony from Israeli whistleblowers alleging AI-assisted targeting and surveillance tied to mass civilian killing. BRICS Diplomacy: BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration calling for restraint, opposing forced displacement from Gaza, backing Palestinian statehood and UN membership, and demanding humanitarian access—while stopping short of naming Israel. West Bank Tensions: An IDF soldier shot a Palestinian man in the leg during a settler confrontation near Faqqua, as raids and arrests continue across the occupied West Bank. International Pressure: Qatar condemned Iran and Houthi attacks and reiterated rejection of any forced displacement of Palestinians. US Incident: A Palestinian-flag fan ran onto Yankee Stadium’s field during the 9/11 anniversary game and was tackled and charged.

Gaza Hospitals Under Siege: Gaza’s hospitals are rationing electricity as an Israeli siege blocks engine-oil and spare-part imports needed to run generators, with MSF warning the restrictions amount to deliberate attrition and services nearing collapse. Targeted Killings in Gaza: Israel says it killed senior Hamas commander Mohammed Abdel Salam Al Yazouri and two other commanders in a Khan Younis strike, while Hamas confirmed his death and mourned him as a key figure. West Bank Settler Violence: Settlers opened fire and assaulted Palestinians east of al-Mughayyir and near Jericho’s Auja Waterfalls, injuring people as attacks continue. Land Confiscation in Jayyus: Hamas condemned Israel’s confiscation of about 137,500 dunams of land behind the separation wall in Jayyus, calling it blatant theft and settlement expansion. Al-Aqsa Under Restrictions: Tens of thousands prayed at Al-Aqsa on Friday despite tightened access rules and barriers, while settlers carried out Talmudic rituals near the Bab al-Rahma cemetery. UK/EU Pressure on Settlements: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas renewed controversy by urging a trade ban on West Bank settlements and comparing the issue to Crimea, prompting Israel’s backlash and renewed EU insistence that settlements are illegal.

Occupied Jerusalem: Tens of thousands of Palestinians prayed at Al-Aqsa on Friday despite Israeli restrictions, with metal barriers at Old City gates and dozens of young men blocked after ID checks; meanwhile settlers desecrated Bab al-Rahma cemetery and blew the shofar under police protection ahead of the Jewish New Year. Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Israel kept violating the October 2025 ceasefire for a 337th day, with strikes and shelling killing nine Palestinians since Thursday, including two girls, and injuring others across central and southern areas. Hospital Power Crisis: Al-Ahli Arab (Baptist) Hospital in Gaza City warned its main generator failed due to lack of oil and spare parts, forcing essential services down to about a quarter and suspending CT diagnostics. Targeted Killings Claims: Israel said it killed Hamas commanders in Khan Younis, including Mohammed al-Yazouri, and also reported other deaths tied to the Qassam Brigades. West Bank Displacement: UN OCHA warned demolitions and settler violence are driving fresh displacement in Masafer Yatta, with homes and donor-funded infrastructure destroyed and families pressured to leave. Settler Violence Strategy: A West Bank expert said land confiscation and attacks are designed to impoverish Palestinians and enforce de facto annexation by destroying water lines, crops, and income sources. UK Sanctions Fallout: Hamas praised Britain’s settlement sanctions, while UK officials and critics argued the move targets settler violence and expansion; Israel retaliated by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem. Surveillance Allegations: The Venice-premiered documentary “NAZA” claims Israeli intelligence hacked phones and used AI-assisted targeting to monitor families and carry out strikes, with 24 Israeli insiders describing systems behind civilian killings.

Venice Film Festival: Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor’s documentary “NAZA” drew a record 25-minute ovation, featuring testimony from 24 Israeli military and intelligence whistleblowers alleging AI-assisted systems that calculate civilian deaths in Gaza. Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City suspended key services after its main generator failed amid fuel, spare-parts and oil shortages, while hospitals across Gaza ration electricity as power cuts worsen care. Gaza Strikes: Despite a fragile ceasefire, Israeli strikes killed families in northern and southern Gaza, including a family of four in Beit Lahia and more deaths in Khan Younis. West Bank Pressure: Israeli forces detained Palestinians west of Ramallah and raided al-Khader, while administrative detention orders were renewed for 30 prisoners. Displacement in the West Bank: UN warnings say demolitions in Masafer Yatta have displaced nearly 60 people, including many children, as access restrictions and settler violence intensify. UK-Led Sanctions: Britain and 11 other countries moved to ban trade linked to illegal West Bank settlements, with Amnesty urging stronger measures like an EU-wide settlement trade ban and an arms embargo. Diplomacy & Politics: Palestinian President Abbas warned of “dangerous escalation” and pressure pushing emigration, while Fatah officials said legislative elections may be delayed.

West Bank Crackdown: Israel detained 100+ Palestinians in raids across the occupied West Bank over the past week, including children, women, former prisoners and journalists, with home raids, property damage and some homes turned into military posts. Gaza Civilian Toll: Israeli strikes in northern Gaza killed a family of four, including two daughters (aged 8 and 12), as health officials warned hospitals and homes face worsening fuel shortages and power cuts. Settlements Pressure: The UK and other countries moved to restrict trade tied to illegal West Bank settlements, while Israel retaliated by closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem and recalling diplomats. Diplomacy for Palestine: Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar and Türkiye’s FM Hakan Fidan reaffirmed support for Palestine and backed the UK-led settlement measures and a two-state push. New Gaza Film Exposes Methods: Venice premiered “NAZA,” a documentary alleging AI-enabled surveillance and targeting of people in civilian homes, with testimony from 24 Israeli intelligence and military figures. Humanitarian Strain: UN officials warned Gaza’s essential supplies are running low amid funding shortfalls and ongoing attacks.

West Bank Sanctions Wave: Turkey, Pakistan, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, UAE, Qatar and Egypt welcomed the UK’s veto on imports from illegal Israeli settlements and restrictions on settlement-linked services, urging other states to follow and demand accountability. Diplomatic Fallout: Israel retaliated against the UK by moving to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem and barred some UK officials, as Britain, France and Canada tighten settlement trade curbs. Broader Pressure: Foreign ministers from 12 countries said they will ban or restrict trade tied to West Bank settlements amid rising settler violence and expansion, with the UK also targeting companies and individuals tied to settlement growth. Gaza Reality Check: Despite ongoing ceasefire claims, Israeli strikes and raids continued across Gaza, with the death toll since Oct 2023 reported at 73,669. Humanitarian & Daily Life: UNRWA said the new school year began for about 48,000 students in West Bank schools, while access remains disrupted, including forcibly closed East Jerusalem schools. Local Ground Moves: Israel redrew a “state land” declaration to add about 48 acres near Jalud and Al-Mughayyir, expanding land available for future planning.

UK-Israel Diplomatic Fallout: Israel ordered Britain to close its East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days and told British staff in a US-led Gaza mission and in Ramallah to leave within seven days, after London announced sweeping bans and sanctions over illegal West Bank settlements. West Bank Sanctions Push: UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband defended the move in Parliament, saying the two-state solution is “dying” and that Britain will act against “ethnic cleansing” and settler violence; the EU reiterated settlements are illegal, while 12 countries moved to restrict trade tied to settlements. Gaza Strikes Despite Ceasefire: Reports say Israeli airstrikes hit western Gaza City, and seven Palestinians, including two children, were injured in attacks across the Strip. Arrests in the West Bank: Israeli troops arrested at least 20 Palestinians, including two children, in raids across Jenin, Hebron, Nablus, Bethlehem and Tulkarem. Settlements on the Ground: Israel is weighing 747 new settlement units even as Western pressure grows. Protest and Rights at Home: Pro-Palestine students rallied against a US bill limiting college boycotts of Israel.

UK-France-Canada Settlement Trade Ban: Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband says Britain now considers Israel’s West Bank occupation unlawful and accuses settlers of “ethnic cleansing,” announcing an import ban on goods from illegal settlements plus curbs on services that finance or build them, alongside sanctions on extremist settlers and Hezbollah’s Al-Qard Al-Hassan bank; Diplomatic Fallout: Israel retaliates by closing the UK consulate in East Jerusalem, expelling UK staff and banning some British officials; Wider Coalition: 12 countries move toward tighter trade restrictions on settlement goods, while HRW calls the UK step “positive and long-delayed”; Australia Won’t Match Blanket Ban: Australia will pursue targeted measures against illegal settlements and settler violence but rejects a UK-style blanket trade ban; West Bank Violence & Raids: Israeli forces demolish nearly an entire community in Masafer Yatta and carry out raids and mass detentions around Nablus and in Al-Quds, including attacks on water infrastructure; Gaza Still Bleeds: Despite ceasefire claims, strikes kill children and others in Gaza, while UN experts warn rubble removal could erase war-crimes evidence.

West Bank Sanctions Push: UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced a ban on imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and restrictions on services tied to settlement expansion, accusing “settler terrorists” of ethnic cleansing; Diplomatic Fallout: Israel’s leaders and the US ambassador Mike Huckabee warned of retaliation and damage to UK-US business, while President Isaac Herzog called the move a “grave miscalculation”; International Coalition: France and Canada are expected to join the UK, with 12 countries backing national or EU trade restrictions on settlement goods; Gaza Aid Blocked: Gaza authorities say Israel is allowing only a fraction of needed food aid, with over 90% of residents unable to afford food; Ceasefire Violence: Two Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, and a man was killed in the West Bank town of Aqraba; Culture Under Fire: The Gaza Cinema Academy launched at the Venice Film Festival to train and support Palestinian filmmakers, while Gaza journalists describe how reporting has reshaped their lives; Settler Violence at School: In al-Mughayyir near Ramallah, barbed wire and gates surround a school after months of settler attacks left families terrified.

Gaza Evidence Row: Hamas accused Israel of trying to erase genocide evidence by removing, crushing and transporting rubble where bodies of thousands of missing people are believed to remain, warning it violates international law and ICJ orders. UN Warning: UN expert Francesca Albanese said Israeli rubble-clearing could destroy traces of “atrocity crimes” and block identification of human remains, urging evidence collection before clearance. Regional Pushback on Displacement: Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Indonesia and Pakistan condemned Israeli ministers’ calls for forcibly removing Palestinians from Gaza, warning such rhetoric could become policy and derail peace efforts. West Bank Escalation Threat: Israeli Security Minister Israel Katz ordered the army to prepare for “full-scale war” against the Palestinian Authority if an Oct. 7-style attack is detected, as settler violence and outpost security concerns grow. UK Settlement Sanctions: The UK is set to announce restrictions on trade with Israeli West Bank settlements, with Labour framing it as a “reset,” while Israel and the US signal pushback. Prisoner and Rights Updates: A rights group said Israeli universities expelled or suspended 100 Palestinian students for criticizing the Gaza war; in Gaza, 12 released prisoners arrived at Nasser Medical Complex after ICRC transport. Culture Under Fire: Hollywood actor Susan Sarandon said her pro-Palestine stance is costing her roles, while rapper Macklemore doubled down that “free Palestine” is not a criticism of Jewish people amid backlash after Ed Sheeran tour remarks. Local Life in Gaza: Funerals marked the recovery of about 100 bodies from Zeitoun rubble, with Palestinian authorities estimating more than 10,000 remain buried.

Gaza War & Civilian Toll: Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians, including two children, as attacks hit a vehicle after school-supplies shopping and a school shelter in Deir el-Balah; Gaza’s health ministry also reported more deaths and injuries despite a ceasefire. Rubble & Accountability: UN expert Francesca Albanese warned that large-scale rubble removal in Israeli-controlled Gaza could erase traces of atrocity crimes and make it harder to recover and identify remains. Humanitarian Aid: Jordan sent a humanitarian convoy to Gaza, while UNRWA urged international action as funding cuts and restrictions threaten essential services. West Bank Violence & Settlements: Violence flared in the northern West Bank with Israeli troops and settlers involved in deadly raids; Israel also ordered removal/evacuation of some unauthorized settler outposts amid US pressure. Political Deadlock: Nickolay Mladenov said without implementation of the Gaza roadmap, a two-state solution becomes “practically impossible,” warning Gaza could face another winter in dire conditions. Diplomacy & International Law: Germany returned to the ICJ over Nicaragua’s genocide-related case, while Maldives condemned Israeli ministers’ displacement rhetoric. UK Sanctions: The UK is set to announce a ban on trade with Israeli settlements and targeted sanctions tied to settlement goods and institutions. Culture & Protest Backlash: Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” remarks at Ed Sheeran’s MetLife shows sparked petitions and calls to remove him from the tour, with wider debate spilling into mainstream celebrity circles.

Gaza Funeral & Rubble Recovery: Palestinians in Gaza City’s Zeitoun buried about 100 people, including 60 children, recovered from rubble after weeks of digging, with families saying many remains were only fragments and that recovery is slowed by Israeli restrictions. Ceasefire Breaches & Deaths: In the past 24 hours, Israeli attacks across Gaza killed five Palestinians, including two children, including a strike on a classroom sheltering displaced families in Deir al-Balah and a drone attack on a vehicle in Gaza City. West Bank Violence: A Palestinian man was killed and three others injured in settler attacks near Qalqilya, while separate incidents in the Jerusalem governorate left a man with a broken hand and severe eye injury. Displacement Condemnations: Qatar and seven other Muslim countries rejected Israeli ministers’ calls for forced displacement from Gaza, warning it violates international law and threatens regional stability. Settlements & Evacuation Orders: Israel approved settler school expansion in Hebron and Netanyahu ordered evacuation of some unauthorized West Bank outposts amid US pressure. US Envoy Remarks: Jared Kushner said Washington is only now starting to understand Gaza’s militarization and called Israel’s election politics “a little irrational.” Culture & Activism: Susan Sarandon said her pro-Palestine stance is still costing her film roles, while Macklemore faced backlash after saying “Free Palestine” during Ed Sheeran’s tour.