AGP Executive Report

Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Israel’s strikes and gunfire continued despite the October 2025 ceasefire, with reports of children among the dead and more injuries across Gaza, including a displaced tent hit in Deir al-Balah and shelling in Khan Younis and Bureij. Children and Mosques Under Attack: Gaza’s Government Media Office says Israel has killed more than 21,500 Palestinian children and targeted 1,244 of Gaza’s 1,275 mosques since Oct 2023, with 1,077 fully destroyed. Humanitarian Crisis—Oxygen Shortage: Gaza hospitals face a worsening oxygen emergency, with only a fraction of oxygen stations still operating as spare parts are blocked. Paper Kites as Pretext: Rights groups warn Israeli threats and possible evacuations are tied to kite incidents, while Israel says it found kites near the border and threatens “forceful” action. West Bank Pressure on Christians: A priest in Zababdeh near Jenin warns settlement expansion and restrictions are pushing one of the last northern West Bank Christian communities toward leaving. Culture and Resistance: Iconic Palestinian painter Sliman Mansour, known for “Camel of Hardship,” has died at 79. International Spotlight: The documentary “NAZA” about “calculated mass killing” in Gaza has been added to Venice Film Festival’s main competition.

Gaza Displacement: Israel ordered Palestinians to evacuate a residential area north of Al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, raising fears of another displacement wave as strikes continue and civilians juggle overcrowded shelters. Kites Trigger Escalation: Israel warned of “forceful” action and possible evacuations tied to kite, balloon and drone launches from Gaza, even as reports said kites found near the border carried no suspicious material. West Bank Home Siege: In Qusra, Israeli occupiers have used siege tactics, intimidation and arson threats to force families out, while settlers and forces have surrounded homes and blocked essentials. E1 Settlement Fallout: The EU and UAE condemned Israel’s E1 settlement project, warning it would fracture the West Bank and damage the two-state solution. Diplomatic Pressure: The US reportedly plans to bar Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas from attending the UN General Assembly, following similar visa restrictions last year. International Spotlight: Gaza-focused documentaries “NAZA” and “No Other Land” creators’ work head to the Venice Film Festival, keeping the war’s civilian toll in global view. Humanitarian Race: A report says 94% of Gaza’s population urgently needs shelter and basic supplies, while reconstruction hinges on demilitarisation conditions. Legal/Local News: Malaysia’s High Court dismissed a bid to forfeit RM21m linked to Aman Palestin Berhad, citing prosecutors’ failure to prove the funds were proceeds of unlawful activity.

Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Israeli drone strikes hit a displacement tent near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, killing two Palestinians and injuring others, as Israel continued strikes across central and southern Gaza despite a 2025 ceasefire. Kites Trigger Escalation Threats: Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Hamas to stop kite, balloon and drone launches, threatening intensified targeted strikes, assassinations and evacuations—while Hamas said the threats are meant to justify attacks on children. Health Under Siege: Doctors and aid groups warned Gaza’s healthcare system is collapsing, with hospitals running short on oxygen and supplies, while MSF said West Bank violence and movement restrictions are worsening physical and mental health needs. West Bank Pressure Mounts: UN and EU officials condemned Israel’s E1 settlement plan, warning it threatens a future Palestinian state, as settler violence and arrests continue. National Unity Talks: Egypt’s intelligence chief met Palestinian Authority leaders to discuss reconciliation and upcoming elections, including plans to unify national efforts. Diplomacy and Sanctions: A coalition of former British and French diplomats backed sanctions over Israel’s policies, while the UAE joined other Muslim-majority countries supporting potential measures against the E1 project.

Gaza Death Toll: Gaza’s health authorities say Israel’s aggression has killed 73,420 Palestinians and injured 174,369 since Oct 7, 2023, with hospitals receiving new casualties even after the ceasefire. Central Gaza Strikes: Israeli air attacks in az-Zawayda and Nuseirat killed at least three, including a four-year-old child, while medics reported more wounded. West Bank Raids & Settler Violence: In the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces arrested at least 13 Palestinians in raids across Nablus, Bethlehem, Qalqilya and Tulkarem, as settlers burned property, uprooted olive and grape trees, and damaged irrigation lines. Settlements Count: A Palestinian commission says Israeli settlements and outposts reached 592, with Israel controlling about 42% of the West Bank. E1 & International Pressure: Egypt’s FM and Palestine’s VP discussed settlement expansion and E1, warning it could cantonize and isolate East Jerusalem. Kites From Gaza: Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to respond “immediately and with force” to Gaza balloon/kite/drone launches, treating them as acts of war. Aid Convoys: Five UAE aid convoys entered Gaza this week under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying 800 tonnes of supplies.

Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Israel carried out strikes and demolitions in Gaza despite the ceasefire, including an airstrike on the al-Hasanat family in Deir al-Balah that killed Sharif al-Hasanat and wounded others, while Gaza’s health authorities reported fatalities and injuries rising to 73,419 killed and 174,364 wounded. Humanitarian Aid: Qatar Charity (QC) delivered kitchen supplies to 7,995 displaced Gaza families, helping them cook and manage daily life after repeated displacement. West Bank Violence: Israeli forces and settlers continued raids, checkpoints, and assaults across the West Bank and occupied Al-Quds; 11 Palestinians (including four children) suffered suffocation injuries in Tubas and Tayasir, and 14 were injured in Al-Ram. Settlements at Record Pace: A Palestinian body said illegal settlements and outposts reached 592 and Israel controls about 42% of the West Bank, with 780,000 settlers living there. E1 Plan Pushback: Spain and six other countries condemned Israel’s E1 settlement tenders as unacceptable, warning it undermines a two-state solution. Diplomats Pressure London/Paris: Iran urged the UK and France to act beyond “expressing concern,” echoing a letter from 102 former British and French diplomats calling for sanctions and an end to arms transfers. Politics and Statehood: Netanyahu vowed to block a Palestinian state while in office, as Mansour Abbas said Palestine already exists and is recognized by most of the world. Culture for Prisoner: Over 20 Marvel actors joined a campaign calling for the release of convicted Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti.

West Bank Settlements: The European Commission joined the backlash against Israel’s E1 settlement tenders, calling the move “unacceptable,” as the EU and multiple countries urged Israel to abandon the plan and halt settlement expansion. Regional Diplomacy: Egypt’s FM and PM discussed Gaza and West Bank escalation with Palestinian officials, warning E1 threatens contiguity and East Jerusalem. Elections & Unity: A Fatah delegation headed to Cairo to meet Egyptian officials and Palestinian factions, while Hamas reiterated it will participate in November legislative elections within a broad coalition. Gaza War Update: Gaza’s health ministry reported deaths rising to 73,419 and injuries to 174,364, with ongoing strikes and continued inability to reach victims. International Pressure: The US said it does not support annexation of the West Bank, while reports also say Washington may block Abbas from addressing the UN General Assembly again. Accountability & Rights: Israel admitted it opened fire on Hind Rajab’s car in Gaza and launched a criminal probe, as Amnesty urged Hamas to stop extrajudicial executions. Protests & Solidarity: Pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside the Israeli consulate in New York, and former French and UK diplomats called for trade and arms restrictions to stop “erasure” of Palestinian statehood.

West Bank Settler Violence: The EU demanded Israel act immediately to stop settler attacks in Qusra, where families have been trapped for over a week, warning perpetrators must be held accountable and stressing Israel’s duty to protect Palestinians. UN Warning: A UN human rights official said the West Bank is “on the brink of collapse,” as violence and annexation pressures grow without effective protection or accountability. E1 Settlement Push: Pakistan and seven Muslim states rejected Israel’s E1 plan as a threat to the two-state solution, while the EU and allies called the tenders “unacceptable,” warning they break West Bank territorial continuity. Qusra Siege: Reports say settlers, backed by Israeli forces, have besieged three homes south of Nablus for more than 10 days, cutting off water and supplies. Gaza Escalation: In Gaza, 17 Palestinians were reported killed in 48 hours amid renewed Israeli attacks following meetings involving US envoy Jared Kushner and Israeli PM Netanyahu. Legal Moves: Türkiye said it will seek Interpol red notices for Netanyahu over the Gaza flotilla case. Al-Aqsa Violations: The Palestinian Presidency warned of serious consequences from continued Israeli violations at Al-Aqsa, calling for urgent international action.

E1 Settlement Push: Israel opened tenders for 1,234 homes in the E1 area, a plan condemned by Belgium and other European governments as illegal and a direct threat to a viable Palestinian state. International Pressure: Belgium warned the E1 decision is “unacceptable” and undermines a two-state solution, while the UK threatened sanctions and summoned Israel’s charge d’affaires over the bidding. Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: The UN says 94% of Palestinians in Gaza need shelter and essential supplies, with hunger at critical levels and fuel shortages worsening daily life. Ceasefire Under Strain: Türkiye, Qatar, and Egypt condemned renewed Israeli strikes, saying they endanger US-backed ceasefire efforts. Interpol Move: Türkiye asked Interpol for red notices for Netanyahu and Afek Moskovitch over the Global Sumud Flotilla case, alleging crimes including genocide and torture. West Bank Violence: In Jenin, Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man during a raid, while in Sa’ir near Hebron, a settler security coordinator opened fire, killing a 17-year-old and wounding an elderly man. Prison Gallows Claim: Itamar Ben-Gvir showcased construction of a gallows facility for hanging Palestinians, drawing fresh outrage.

E1 Settlement Push: France, Germany, UK, Italy, Netherlands, Norway and Canada condemned Israel’s tenders for the E1 settlement project, warning it would split the West Bank, isolate East Jerusalem and harm prospects for a two-state solution. Gaza Killings Probes: Israel opened first criminal probes into the killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and 15 Gaza paramedics, after admitting troops fired on Hind’s car and on an ambulance. Aid Workers Denounce Closure: Doctors Without Borders said Israel closed cases over the killings of MSF staff in Gaza without criminal investigations, calling it “not justice.” Shelter Crisis: UN agencies warned 94% of Gaza households need shelter, with most families in tents and shortages of fuel, energy and basic items. West Bank Violence & Detentions: Settlers set olive trees on fire near Ramallah, while Israel renewed administrative detention orders for 42 Palestinians; clashes also continued around Jenin. Diplomacy & Funding: The US State Department notified Congress of funding for a Gaza “stabilization force,” as Turkey, Egypt and Qatar urged Israel to meet ceasefire obligations amid continued strikes. Education Under Siege: UNICEF said nearly 700,000 Gaza children have been shut out of in-person schooling for a third year.

Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Türkiye, Egypt and Qatar condemned fresh Israeli attacks in Gaza, warning the escalation could derail ceasefire efforts and urged full compliance with obligations. Mass Casualties & Funerals: Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 10 martyrs and 25 injured in the past 24 hours, while a mass funeral in Gaza City laid to rest 50 Palestinians recovered from rubble amid ongoing debris-blocking. Hind Rajab Probe: Israel admitted firing on the car carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab and launched criminal investigations into her death and the killing of Gaza medics, after years of denial. West Bank Settlement Push: Israel advanced the E1 settlement plan with tenders for over 1,200 homes, drawing UK, Egypt and Jordan condemnation as a threat to a viable two-state solution. Kadim Returns: 30 families moved back into the northern West Bank settlement of Kadim, 21 years after disengagement, with far-right officials attending. US Warns Settlers: US Ambassador Mike Huckabee warned extremist settlers not to steal Palestinian Americans’ property, saying it violates “God’s law” and could trigger sanctions. Humanitarian Workers Hit: A UN report said 907 humanitarian workers were victims of violence in 2025, with 350 killed, and highlighted Gaza as the deadliest place for aid staff. Gaza Smuggling Boom: An AP investigation found restricted goods smuggled into Gaza are booming, with sources alleging soldiers and middlemen profit and prices soar.

West Bank Settlements: The UK summoned Israel’s chargé d’affaires over the E1 settlement tender for 1,234 homes east of Jerusalem, calling it “unacceptable and destructive” and warning it could kill the two-state solution. UN Alarm: UN chief António Guterres said he is “deeply alarmed” by E1 and other illegal settlement moves that could sever the West Bank’s north-south link. Gaza Accountability: Israel announced criminal investigations into the 2024 killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and 15 Palestinian paramedics, while saying it won’t open probes into some aid-worker deaths. Gaza Police Strike: A strike on Gaza City’s municipal police headquarters killed at least nine, including women police, as medics reported 15 injured. Humanitarian Access: Rafah crossing with Egypt reopened in both directions, with patients and ambulances moving. Aid Pressure: UK’s new Middle East minister urged Israel to allow more aid into Gaza, saying current flows are “simply too low.” Civilian Toll: Gaza Civil Defence recovered 11 bodies from rubble in Zeitoun after a destroyed home. International Fallout: Australia summoned Israel’s ambassador after Israel decided not to prosecute over the 2024 killing of aid worker Zomi Frankcom. West Bank Raids: Israeli forces raided multiple West Bank areas, set checkpoints, and carried out demolitions, while Qusra families reported an 11-day siege.

Gaza War Update: Israeli airstrikes killed at least 16 Palestinians across Gaza, including nine at the municipal police headquarters in Gaza City, as Hamas accused Israel of escalating despite ceasefire efforts. Ceasefire Pressure: The violence came as US envoy Jared Kushner’s trip ended without progress, with Israel and Hamas still clashing over disarmament and withdrawal terms. West Bank Raids: The IDF acknowledged soldiers marked detained Palestinians with numbers during a raid in Qabatiya, reviving outrage over dehumanizing treatment. International Backlash: France’s foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot condemned far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir’s call for “30 or 40” killings nightly in Gaza, while Germany and France also denounced the remarks and discussed sanctions. Prisoner Death Probe: Israel ordered criminal investigations into the killings of child Hind Rajab and Gaza paramedics, citing failures in ambulance coordination. Local Humanitarian/Community: Sharjah Charity International launched a Gaza education support campaign, shipping school supplies to Egypt for delivery into Gaza. UK Tragedy: A father who died off the Sussex coast in a drowning incident was confirmed as a Palestinian refugee.

Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: An Israeli strike hit a portside cafe in Gaza City, killing at least six Palestinians (including a child) and wounding others, as Hamas accused Netanyahu of sabotaging ceasefire talks after Kushner’s failed push for a Gaza plan. West Bank Siege in Qusra: For a 10th day, Israeli forces and settlers maintained a tight siege on Palestinian homes in Qusra, trapping families and cutting off essentials, while a Palestinian-American owner returned to his besieged property. West Bank Raids: Israeli forces carried out tear-gas raids across areas south of Bethlehem and near Biddu, injuring Palestinians and ransacking homes. Settler Violence Condemned: US Ambassador Mike Huckabee called settler attacks in Qusra “terror,” delivering a rare rebuke amid mounting international alarm. Humanitarian Fallout: UN officials warned the West Bank security and humanitarian situation is worsening, with movement and access restrictions becoming the norm. Diplomacy Watch: India reiterated support for a negotiated two-state solution and urged sustained humanitarian aid in Gaza. Culture & Community: A free festival in Dorchester will celebrate Palestinian culture with food, crafts, dance, and storytelling.

West Bank Siege in Qusra: Palestinian-American Loui Ridi returned to his besieged home in Qusra and confronted settlers on his land, but Israeli soldiers told him the area was a “closed military zone,” while the siege around three homes continues for a 10th day, with families cut off from basic supplies. Settler Violence vs. IDF Inaction: Reporting highlights how troops repeatedly failed to clear the settlers, with videos showing soldiers interacting with the besiegers, deepening anger over what many call state-backed settler terror. Dehumanising Raids: In Kabatiya near Jenin, Israeli forces marked detainees with numbers on foreheads and arms during raids, drawing widespread condemnation. Gaza Ceasefire Deadlock: US envoy Jared Kushner and Israeli PM Netanyahu agreed Gaza reconstruction and withdrawal hinge on Hamas disarmament and demilitarisation, while Hamas says it remains committed but complains Israel has not approved the roadmap. Humanitarian Reality Check: UN agencies warn only 3% of Gaza cropland is accessible and undamaged, as aid access and shelter shortages worsen. Diplomacy Push: Qatar urged full ceasefire implementation despite Israeli “intransigence,” while the EU called on Israel to comply with international law after Ben-Gvir’s remarks.

Gaza Ceasefire Deadlock: A marathon meeting between U.S. envoy Jared Kushner and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left the Gaza ceasefire roadmap unclear, with Israel still insisting Hamas must fully disarm before any withdrawal or reconstruction. Hamas Pushes Back: Hamas urged mediators and the U.S.-backed “Board of Peace” to pressure Israel to implement the second-phase roadmap and honor first-phase commitments. Diplomacy Under Pressure: Kushner said Washington wants “small steps” to test Hamas’s readiness to disarm, while Netanyahu reportedly opposed any pause in targeted killings. Humanitarian Reality: UN agencies warned Gaza families still struggle to feed themselves and face severe medicine shortages, while OCHA said trapped families in the West Bank village of Qusra received supplies but remain surrounded. West Bank Siege Spotlight: A Palestinian-American family returned to a home under settler siege in Qusra as Israeli forces sealed the area and UN teams delivered aid. Medical Relief Abroad: Two Palestinian girls amputated in Gaza arrived in Portugal for free prosthetic fitting and long-term rehabilitation. Regional Condemnation: Kuwait condemned Israel’s rejection of the Gaza roadmap and called for a Palestinian state on 1967 borders. Ceasefire Violations Continue: Israeli attacks across Gaza killed five Palestinians and wounded 18 in the past 48 hours.

Gaza Peace Talks: US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt, then headed to Jerusalem for talks with Netanyahu, pushing Trump’s 15-point roadmap that links phased disarmament to Israeli withdrawal and a technocratic Gaza administration; Hamas says it will demilitarize and wants Israel compelled to accept the plan, while Netanyahu insists Hamas must be “genuinely disarmed” first, leaving reconstruction and international force deployment stalled. Regional Pressure: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Türkiye and Qatar condemned Israel’s rejection of the roadmap and warned it could derail peace and humanitarian access. West Bank Security Shift: Israel’s Defense Minister Katz ordered a plan to transfer civilian law-enforcement over Israeli occupiers from the IDF to Israeli police, amid outrage over settler attacks and UN warnings of unprecedented violence. Pope Calls for Protection: Pope Leo XIV urged an end to violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank and renewed the push for a two-state solution. Gaza Humanitarian Strain: Medical Relief warned a key Gaza City chronic disease and rehab center may soon shut due to fuel and maintenance shortages; patients also protested for opening crossings for treatment outside Gaza. Violence and Rights: Israeli forces stormed Qalandiya ahead of demolitions; arrests continued across the West Bank; and Ben-Gvir renewed calls for nightly mass killings in Gaza, drawing fresh international alarm.