AGP Executive Report

Gaza Death Toll After Ceasefire: Gaza health authorities say Israeli attacks since the October ceasefire have killed 1,090 people and injured 3,500, with bodies still under rubble. World Cup Targeting: An Israeli strike killed an Egyptian aid official, Mohamed al-Wahidi, hours before Egypt-Argentina screenings in Gaza, killing a child and others; more strikes and gunfire also left at least nine dead in separate incidents. Detained Doctor Pressure: UK and rights groups renewed calls for the release of Gaza hospital director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, warning his condition is deteriorating after 18 months in detention; Jeremy Corbyn urged Britain to end military ties with Israel. EU Palestine Policy: The EU is weighing options to restrict trade with Israeli settlements, including possible import bans, while an EU-focused op-ed argues Europe must change course on Palestine. West Bank Settler Expansion: Peace Now says settlers now control nearly a fifth of the occupied West Bank, accelerating de facto annexation. Aid Smuggling Claim: Israel says thousands of cigarettes were found hidden inside a Gaza pineapple shipment, leading to suspension of a company’s authorization. Media Scrutiny: Australia’s anti-antisemitism envoy and the ABC/SBS face renewed backlash over Gaza coverage errors and claims of bias.

Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Israel’s strikes killed at least eight Palestinians, including children, as health officials reported fresh deaths and injuries despite the US-brokered ceasefire. Hussam Abu Safiya Case: UN experts and a UN inquiry again demanded the immediate release of detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, citing abuse allegations and rapidly worsening health; Israel’s prison service denies wrongdoing. Humanitarian “Zone” Plan: Trump’s Board of Peace is reportedly preparing a pilot “humanitarian zone” in southern Gaza, with vetted movement and screening by a technocratic committee—sparking NGO and diplomat concerns about compatibility with humanitarian law. Hamas Governance Shift: Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza’s emergency governance to hand day-to-day control to a UN-backed technocratic panel, while disarmament questions remain unresolved. West Bank Raids & Settler Pressure: IDF arrested 20 suspects in overnight West Bank raids amid warnings of renewed “Oct. 7-style” operations; separate reporting highlights ongoing settlement expansion and land seizures. US Politics & Public Opinion: New polls show declining US Democratic support for Israel and growing sympathy for Palestinians, alongside Rahm Emanuel’s call to end unconditional US aid.

UN Human Rights: UN experts again demanded Israel immediately release Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, held since Dec 2024, warning his life is in imminent danger amid alleged torture and arbitrary detention. Gaza Governance Shift: Hamas dissolved Gaza’s civil governing body and says it will hand day-to-day administration to a technocratic National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, but analysts stress the ceasefire roadmap still stalls over disarmament and Israel’s conditions. Ceasefire Plan Politics: US President Trump’s “Board of Peace” is reportedly planning a vetted “humanitarian zone” in southern Gaza, raising legal concerns about access and screening. West Bank Crackdown: Israel carried out fresh raids across multiple West Bank areas, tightening checkpoints and detaining Palestinians, with clashes reported around Qalandia and in Ramallah and Jenin areas. Settlements & Boycotts: Ireland’s parliament approved a bill banning imports from illegal Israeli settlements, while an Irish MEP urged canceling Israel football fixtures as a tangible support move. Sports Amid War: An Israeli strike killed a Palestinian aid official organizing World Cup public screenings in Gaza just before the Egypt-Argentina match, underscoring how strikes continue despite truce claims. Army Morale: A reserve officer warned of “moral deterioration” inside the Israeli army, saying fear and unclear mission goals are driving moral breakdown.

Gaza War Update: Gaza’s Health Ministry says the death toll has reached 73,098 as Israeli strikes continue despite a ceasefire, with reports of killings in Khan Younis and Gaza City and renewed pressure on hospitals and medical evacuations. Hamas Governance Shift: Hamas says it has dissolved Gaza’s governing body and is preparing to hand civilian administration to a US-backed technocratic committee, while experts warn the core ceasefire sticking point—disarmament—is still unresolved. Detained Doctor Crisis: UN experts renewed calls for the immediate release of detained Kamal Adwan Hospital director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, citing deteriorating health and alleged mistreatment. West Bank Crackdown: Israeli forces carried out arrests tied to the Palestinian health sector, including a sweeping campaign against the Health Work Committees in Ramallah. International Pressure on Settlements: Ireland’s Dáil passed a bill banning imports of goods from occupied territories (services excluded), and UN-linked concerns continue as violence and restrictions deepen. Humanitarian & Media: The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate reported 89 violations against journalists in June, underscoring risks for reporting amid ongoing operations. Sports & Solidarity: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan again urged FIFA and the world to back Palestinians, calling their suffering “a shame on the world.”

Gaza Governance Shift: Hamas dissolved its Gaza governing body and says power will transfer to a UN-backed, US-linked technocratic committee, while Israel calls it a “stunt” and insists weapons must be handed over; the UN says it welcomes steps that help implement the ceasefire, but stresses “actions, not promises.” Ceasefire Tensions: Hamas reiterates commitment to the US plan yet warns Israel is trying to create an “administrative vacuum” and sabotage implementation, as strikes reportedly continued and Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens. Detained Doctor Alarm: UNHRC and rights groups renewed calls for the immediate release of Gaza hospital director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, warning his detention is arbitrary and his health is in imminent danger. West Bank Raids: Israeli forces demolished homes in Ramallah and detained Palestinians in Jenin; separate footage shows a border police officer throwing a stun grenade into a car during a Qalandiya raid, with the officer suspended pending investigation. Diplomacy & Pressure: Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin urged the EU to do more against an “increasingly extreme” Israeli government, citing worsening humanitarian conditions. Humanitarian Spotlight: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan told the world “a shame on the world” for Gaza suffering, urging football to use “soft power” to demand Palestinians “let them exist.” Politics & Incitement: The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a genocide-incitement complaint in the Netherlands against two Knesset members. Local Life Under Siege: West Bank workers described hiding in bins to reach Israel for work after permit revocations and economic collapse.

Gaza Governance Shift: Hamas dissolved its Gaza Emergency Committee and says it is preparing to transfer civilian administration to a UN-backed Palestinian technocratic committee under a US-brokered ceasefire, while keeping security and policing control in areas under its influence; the UN says it “welcomes any step” that advances ceasefire aims and unified governance, but the Board of Peace warns it will judge by “actions, not promises.” Humanitarian Pressure: UN OCHA reports June aid volumes fell because most crossings stayed closed and Karem Abu Salem/Kerem Shalom handled only part of approved supplies, while WHO says over 43,000 injured people in Gaza need long-term rehab and only a third of needed assistive devices have entered. Detention and Torture Claims: UN experts and rights groups renewed calls for Israel to release detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, warning his life is in imminent danger amid torture allegations; the UN also deemed his detention arbitrary. West Bank and Jerusalem Violations: Israeli forces arrested four landfill workers near Al-Quds; Ma’ta recorded 540 settler and Israeli violations in June; settlers attacked homes and farmland in Masafer Yatta, injuring residents. Ceasefire Violations on the Ground: Fresh Israeli strikes killed at least six in Gaza despite the ceasefire, as Gaza’s death toll nears 73,100. Global Spotlight: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan said Palestinian suffering is “a shame on the world,” urging football to use “soft power” to demand Palestinians “let them exist, let them live.”

Gaza Governance Shake-Up: Hamas says it will dissolve the Gaza government emergency committee after nearly two decades, paving the way for a technocratic National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) to take over civilian administration, with technical staff staying to keep services running. Ceasefire Under Strain: Despite a “ceasefire,” Israeli strikes and raids continued, with Gaza’s Health Ministry reporting five more deaths in the last 24 hours and the death toll since Oct 2023 nearing 73,100. Humanitarian Health Pressure: A UAE field hospital hosted an OCHA delegation to review medical services and coordination with WHO and humanitarian partners as Gaza’s healthcare system faces mounting needs. West Bank Medical Tragedy: A four-month-old infant died after Israeli forces delayed passage at a checkpoint near Ramallah, while a 16-year-old was killed during a raid on Qalandiya. Legal and Rights Fallout: Rights groups accuse Israeli soldiers of stealing cash and valuables during West Bank raids, and Israel’s Supreme Court set a deadline for the government to respond to a petition over 14 detained Gaza doctors. Politics and Power: Trump-linked “Board of Peace” talks and disarmament disputes are driving uncertainty, while Hamas and mediators trade blame over who is stalling the next steps.

Medical Siege in West Bank: A four-month-old infant died after Israeli forces blocked his urgent transfer through a checkpoint near Deir Ammar west of Ramallah, with tear gas used to stop the ambulance. West Bank Violence: Israeli forces also shot dead a 16-year-old at Qalandiya camp near Ramallah; two other boys, aged 14, were wounded. Gaza Ceasefire Violations: A drone strike hit civilians at a water station in Gaza City’s Al-Samer area, killing two and injuring others. Detained Doctor in Danger: Rights groups and the lawyer of Gaza hospital director Hussam Abu Safiya say his health has deteriorated sharply in Israeli detention and his life is in immediate danger. International Pressure: Egypt’s Sisi reiterated there can be no normalization with Israel until the occupation ends, calling for a just peace and support for the Gaza ceasefire. UK Crackdown: London police arrested an 84-year-old retired priest and others at a Palestine Action ban-anniversary rally outside Scotland Yard. Humanitarian Aid: Four UAE aid convoys entered Gaza carrying 416 tons of relief supplies. Politics & Reconstruction: Netanyahu said there will be no Gaza reconstruction without dismantling and demilitarizing Hamas.

Detainee in Critical Danger: Gaza hospital director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya’s health is deteriorating sharply in Israel’s Nitzan prison, with Physicians for Human Rights saying he shows severe injuries, breathing problems, and repeated loss of consciousness after alleged daily beatings in solitary confinement, urging his immediate release and urgent judicial review. Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: UN and aid groups warn that Israel’s expanding control areas in Gaza are increasing risks to civilians and making relief delivery harder, with reports of lethal force used to enforce access restrictions and verified civilian deaths near deployed areas. West Bank Settler Violence: Palestinian leadership says settler gangs, backed by Israeli forces, are escalating attacks across the West Bank, including assaults on homes, burning farmland and olive trees, and seizing water sources—calling for urgent international protection. UNRWA Under Threat: Palestinian Authority officials reject Trump’s “Board of Peace” move to exclude UNRWA from a “new Gaza,” saying it’s politically motivated and violates international law. Regional Solidarity in Sports: As Gaza endures war, Palestinians and Arab communities find brief solace in World Cup celebrations, including cheers for Egypt and Morocco—while Gaza’s stadium shelters show how shattered dreams persist.

Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Israeli strikes and shelling killed at least 7 Palestinians in Gaza over the past 48 hours, with Gaza Health Ministry figures putting deaths at 73,090 and injuries at 173,553 since Oct. 2023; rescue teams also recovered bodies from rubble. Public Health Collapse: A Gaza public health specialist warned the enclave is facing a full breakdown of sanitation, clean water, healthcare, and medicines—conditions driving fast-spreading infections. Skin Diseases Surge: Health officials say contagious skin illnesses have spiked, with thousands of cases reported in two weeks amid overcrowding and shortages. Prisoner Abuse Case: Two Gaza mothers say a widely shared photo of a blindfolded, restrained detainee is their missing son; Israel confirmed the image is real but has not identified him. West Bank Settler Escalation: Settlers closed the entrance to Barqa east of Ramallah and raided multiple West Bank areas, while Reuters reported settlers seizing an unfinished Palestinian home in Jalud. Sports & Solidarity: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag after beating Australia, dedicating the win to Palestinians and “martyrs.” Human Rights Alarm: Physicians for Human Rights warned Gaza hospital director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya is in life-threatening condition in Israeli detention.

Gaza at 1,000 days: Despite a ceasefire, Gazans say life is still defined by shortages and stalled reconstruction, with people waiting for water and food as the death toll climbs and hospitals struggle. Humanitarian toll: Reports put Gaza deaths at 73,074 Palestinians, with tens of thousands injured, and Amnesty says most people remain displaced after the war’s 1,000th day. West Bank pressure: In the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces and settlers carried out hundreds of violations, including raids, arrests, demolitions, and shooting incidents, while settlers also injured Palestinians in Tubas and Hebron. Settler land grabs: Reuters documents settlers seizing a Palestinian family’s under-construction home, with appeals to authorities bringing no protection. Al-Aqsa access: Around 50,000 Palestinians reportedly prayed at Al-Aqsa despite restrictions and identity checks. Sports solidarity sparks backlash: Egypt’s coach Hossam Hassan raised a Palestinian flag and dedicated Egypt’s World Cup knockout win to Palestinians—prompting anger in Israeli media over alleged FIFA rules. Resistance and politics: Hamas says Operation al-Aqsa Flood reshaped political and military equations, while Amnesty and others warn the humanitarian crisis is worsening.

UNRWA Funding Crisis: UN chief António Guterres warned UNRWA is nearing a “breaking point,” urging countries to close a $100m gap to prevent collapse as Gaza living conditions worsen and 390 staff have been killed since Oct 2023. Gaza at 1,000 Days: Palestinians marked 1,000 days of war with renewed calls for political action, while Gaza’s health system is described as on the brink—doctors say thousands of patients are dying waiting for permission to travel abroad. West Bank Settlements: Israel approved 13 new settlements and settlers are intensifying attacks, including vandalizing water and electricity sources and seizing land, further isolating East Jerusalem. Prisoners’ Rights: Reports highlight medical neglect of two Palestinian women cancer patients in Damon prison and the release of detainee Abdul Basit Al-Hajj after 3.5 years in administrative detention. Global Solidarity & Culture: Silent marches in Paris marked the genocide milestone; FIFA is reportedly exploring a Palestine–Israel youth match in the US amid backlash; and Wimbledon controversy continues over Palestine symbols. Religious Freedom & Violence: A rights group documented 83 attacks on Christians in Israel/occupied areas in three months, mostly in Jerusalem.

Gaza at 1,000 days: Palestinians marked the 1,000th day since Oct. 7, 2023, with UN and rights voices warning the ceasefire has not brought relief—aid access remains limited, displacement continues, and Gaza’s death toll is reported above 73,000. Ceasefire talks: Egypt and Qatar said they’re pushing to revive Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations, including a proposed 60-day framework and hostage-release discussions. Humanitarian alarm: Reports say Israel is preparing “fenced shelters”/controlled humanitarian zones in southern Gaza near Rafah, raising fears of forced displacement under a US-backed “Board of Peace” plan. West Bank pressure: Israeli settlers seized a Palestinian under-construction home in Jalud, while Israel’s security cabinet approved 13 new illegal settlements in the central occupied West Bank, deepening fragmentation and isolation of East Jerusalem. International scrutiny: UN officials urged expanded humanitarian access and Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza as legal and diplomatic pressure grows. Global solidarity & backlash: Wimbledon star Zeynep Sonmez said she was blocked from wearing a Palestine pin, while pro-Palestine protesters in the US faced convictions over a Golden Gate Bridge blockade.

Gaza at 1,000 Days: Palestinians marked 1,000 days since Oct. 7, 2023, as Gaza’s Government Media Office and health officials reported more than 73,000 killed and tens of thousands missing or wounded, with ceasefire steps stalled and daily strikes continuing. Medical Crisis: Doctors and health workers said women with breast cancer are undergoing urgent mastectomies because Gaza lacks basic diagnostics and drugs, while hospitals face repeated damage and shortages. Humanitarian & Economy: Gaza’s Chamber of Commerce warned the war has pushed the economy back “70 years,” with most sectors crippled and aid-dependent survival. UNRWA Fight: Multiple reports and statements renewed calls to keep UNRWA in Gaza, as “Board of Peace” plans reportedly push for its removal. West Bank Crackdown: Israeli forces detained five Palestinian women in overnight raids across the West Bank, as prisoners’ groups reported tighter sentences and medical neglect. Press Under Fire: Palestinian journalist unions rejected claims that killed media workers were combatants, warning of a campaign to discredit Gaza’s press. Global Solidarity & Repression Abroad: In the U.S., Golden Gate Bridge protesters were convicted on misdemeanor charges, while a major U.S. church voted to label Israel’s Gaza war a genocide and urged divestment and an arms embargo.

Al-Aqsa Under Pressure: Jewish settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyards in occupied Jerusalem under Israeli police protection, carrying out provocative tours and rituals, as Palestinians warn of further Judaization and identity erasure. Gaza’s 1,000th Day: As Gaza marks 1,000 days since Oct. 7, Palestinians face a bleak, uncertain future under continued Israeli control and fragile ceasefire conditions, with violence and stalled reconstruction. Children Pay the Heaviest Price: Save the Children says at least 21,000 children have been confirmed killed in Gaza since the war began, with hundreds of thousands displaced and education shattered. UNRWA Funding Crisis: UN chief António Guterres warns UNRWA is nearing a breaking point amid a $100 million funding gap and operational restrictions, while Palestine rejects moves to undermine UNRWA’s mandate. Aid Still Struggles to Reach Gaza: The 225th aid convoy departed from Rafah toward Karam Abu Salem after Israeli inspections, underscoring how tightly access remains controlled. Human Cost Beyond War Zones: Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza; his death adds to the growing toll on athletes. Diplomacy and Pressure: Israel’s war minister says troops will stay indefinitely across Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, while the US signs a 99-year lease for its embassy on confiscated Palestinian land in al-Quds. Global Solidarity: Palestine symbols and support continue to surface worldwide, including at Wimbledon where a player used a watermelon racket symbol after Palestine pins were barred.

Gaza Under Fire: Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza City and the north, including deaths tied to drone attacks near a hospital and a civilian vehicle, as UN and aid groups warn Israeli-controlled areas are expanding and squeezing civilians into smaller, more dangerous zones. Humanitarian Alarm: UNRWA faces a breaking point as funding shortfalls grow, while UN aid workers warn against further expansion of Israeli-controlled areas that heighten risks to civilians. Gaza Governance Push: A Palestinian technocratic committee says “highly productive” Cyprus talks advanced plans for post-war Gaza governance and reconstruction with the Board of Peace and international advisers. UNRWA Clash: Trump’s Board of Peace says UNRWA “has no place” in Gaza’s future; Palestine rejects the move, calling UNRWA an indispensable lifeline. West Bank Pressure: The PA warns of Israeli-backed plans to seize 100 strategic points across the occupied West Bank, and reports say Israeli forces detained Palestinian women in raids. Religious Rights Fight: PNC chief Rawhi Fattouh condemned a Knesset bill to ban the call to prayer in 1948 territories as racist and an attack on worship rights. Diplomatic Moves: The US and Israel signed a deal for a permanent US embassy in West Jerusalem on land leased for $1 for 99 years.