AGP Executive Report

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.

Gaza Peace Push: US envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt to revive Trump’s Gaza roadmap, with talks also involving mediators and Egypt’s Sisi ahead of Kushner’s expected meeting with Netanyahu in Jerusalem. Regional Pressure: Foreign ministers from Türkiye, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE condemned Israel’s rejection of the roadmap and its denial of Palestinian statehood, warning it jeopardizes UN-backed efforts for a lasting peace. Hamas on Phase Two: Hamas confirmed it approved the second-phase roadmap and urged mediators and the Board of Peace to force Israel to end incursions and killings and start the timetable for implementation. West Bank Siege & Settler Expansion: Israeli settlers erected tents for new illegal outposts near Ramallah while the siege of Qusra continued for a second week, with families trapped as water and electricity were cut and roads blocked; UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said Israel is outsourcing coercion to settlers. Humanitarian & Rights: UN demanded Israel immediately release Gaza flotilla activists detained at sea; Israel released 35 Palestinian prisoners into Gaza under ICRC supervision. Violence on the Ground: Israeli strikes hit central and southern Gaza, killing at least two, as drone and gunfire reports also injured Palestinians; Pope Leo XIV renewed calls to end violence in the West Bank and push for a two-state solution. Extremist Threats: Ben-Gvir again called for nightly killings of “30 to 40” Palestinians in Gaza and vowed a former captive could take part in executions.

Gaza Ceasefire Diplomacy: Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya led a delegation in Cairo to meet Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad, pressing for Israel to comply with the Gaza roadmap and alleged ceasefire violations ahead of US envoy Jared Kushner’s planned regional push. West Bank Siege in Qusra: For a week, settlers have besieged three Palestinian homes in Qusra, cutting off water and electricity and leaving families trapped as the UN and rights groups call it criminal and inhumane. Humanitarian Aid: Five UAE aid convoys entered Gaza with 67 trucks carrying 683 tonnes of shelter and food under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. Religious Call: Pope Leo XIV renewed Vatican calls to end violence against Palestinians in the West Bank and urged progress toward a two-state solution. Settler Violence & Control: Israel’s Ben-Gvir renewed threats over Palestinian prisoners, while reports say IDF arrests were postponed as forces prioritize rising settler extremism; Israel also moves to shift civilian enforcement from the army to police, raising annexation fears. Public Opinion: A Ramallah poll says Hamas leader al-Hayya still leads Abbas in support, with Marwan Barghouti topping a hypothetical presidential vote.

Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Israel reported a tank hit by a Hamas explosive device near the “Yellow Line” in southern Gaza, while separate IDF claims said two militants were killed after crossing the line; meanwhile, new strikes and artillery fire killed at least one Palestinian and injured seven across Gaza, including Nuseirat and Khan Younis. Medical Crisis: Gaza’s Health Ministry warned that only 12 of 34 oxygen stations and 4 of 30 cylinder-filling devices remain operational, with stations at risk of total shutdown due to blockade restrictions and spare-parts shortages; Al-Shifa also warned of looming consequences if its oxygen station stops. West Bank Raids and Settler Violence: Israeli forces raided multiple Ramallah-area towns and Bethlehem, while settlers injured Palestinians in Masafer Yatta and continued a siege on families in Qusra; Amnesty condemned the Qusra home siege as part of a wider pattern of settler terror. Diplomacy and Talks: Hamas political leader Khalil al-Hayya is set to travel to Cairo for Gaza talks ahead of Jared Kushner’s planned regional visit, as UK officials said progress is being made on a phased ceasefire and aid/hostage steps. Local Governance: Palestinian voter registration began in the West Bank ahead of Nov. 28 legislative elections, the first in nearly two decades. Humanitarian Spotlight: A Scottish charity opened the first paediatric operating theatres in the West Bank at Al-Ahli Hospital in Hebron, with plans for more in Bethlehem and Jericho.

Gaza Health Crisis: The Palestinian Health Ministry says 22 of Gaza’s 34 oxygen stations are out of service, with only 12 still running under extreme strain and just four cylinder-filling devices operational—warning of “complete paralysis” without spare parts and new equipment. West Bank Siege & Settler Violence: In Qusra, the U.S. is pressing Netanyahu to publicly condemn settlers accused of besieging Palestinian families inside their homes, cutting off water and electricity and trapping residents for days. Diplomatic Condemnations: Qatar denounced escalating Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank as a flagrant violation of international law, calling for protection for Palestinians and accountability. West Bank Raids: Israeli forces fired tear gas during a raid on Al-Mughayyir northeast of Ramallah, with children among those suffering gas inhalation. Elections Update: Palestinian voter registration and data updates began across the occupied West Bank ahead of legislative elections on Nov. 28, the first in nearly 20 years. Humanitarian & Recovery: The Turkish Red Crescent launched a prosthesis and orthotics project for Gaza amputees, with the first beneficiary receiving a custom-made below-knee prosthesis. Gaza Ceasefire Violations: A drone strike in Deir al-Balah injured three Palestinians, despite the ceasefire. Regional Talks: Jared Kushner is set to visit Israel and Egypt to push Gaza ceasefire follow-ups, including the stalled disarmament track. EU Data Alarm: A report says the EU is negotiating a secret deal to share sensitive personal data with Israel’s police, raising fears it could endanger Palestinians.

West Bank Humanitarian Crisis: UN says aid access is being blocked by a network of 900+ physical obstacles, leaving families in Qusra trapped since Tuesday after a settler outpost and tightened restrictions. Qusra Siege: Palestinians report settlers surrounding homes, cutting off water and electricity, while Israeli forces reportedly blocked activists trying to deliver supplies; the US is now pressing Netanyahu to publicly condemn the siege. International Pressure: The US called the settler blockade “terror,” France urged Israel to arrest and prosecute those responsible, and Jordan condemned escalating attacks. Settler Violence Surge: A Palestinian monitoring report tallied 852 violations in the West Bank in one week, including raids, demolitions, and attacks on holy sites. Taybeh Under Fear: Residents of the last all-Christian town in the West Bank say intensifying settler attacks are disrupting life and livelihoods. Gaza Humanitarian & Culture: A Catholic parish school in Gaza is set to reopen in September, while Gaza beekeepers rebuild rooftop hives and UN-linked reports highlight ongoing access and protection challenges. Journalists Remembered: A march is planned to honor Anas Al-Sharif and all martyred journalists.

West Bank Siege in Qusra: Israeli forces blocked Palestinian, Israeli, and foreign activists from reaching families trapped in three homes surrounded by settlers for nearly a week, with the area repeatedly declared a “closed military zone” as tents were re-erected and dismantled and water/electricity cuts left residents scrambling for supplies. US Pressure on Netanyahu: The White House is urging Netanyahu to publicly condemn the settler siege after U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee called the attackers “Israeli terrorists,” while officials say Washington is pushing for action as the standoff drags on. France Condemns Settler Harassment: France demanded Israel arrest and prosecute “rogue settlers” in Qusra and protect civilians, warning settlement policy threatens the two-state solution. Security Shift in the West Bank: Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered the IDF to prepare transferring civilian enforcement among Israeli settlers to the Israeli police—framing it as a governance and security change, but critics warn it could support annexation-style control. Gaza and Humanitarian Strain: WHO reported attacks on healthcare in conflict zones averaging more than four a day in 2026, while Gaza freelancers increasingly rely on coworking spaces to stay connected amid extreme unemployment. Diplomacy: Egypt and Turkey condemned Israeli violations in Gaza and the West Bank and called for halting escalation while advancing Trump’s Gaza peace plan.

Gaza Water Crisis: UN OCHA says more than half of Gazans lack safe access to water, with millions getting far below emergency needs and sanitation collapsing amid displacement. Humanitarian Air Bridges: Dubai established a new route for WHO-linked aid flights, sending medicine, tents and nutrition supplies to Egypt for onward delivery to Gaza. West Bank Siege Under Fire: U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned settler “terror” during the Qusra home siege, as families were cut off from water and electricity and Israel faced mounting international pressure. Gaza Strikes Despite Ceasefire: Israeli drone and airstrikes killed Gaza City’s police chief Jamal Abu Kamil and others in Khan Younis and Gaza City, with claims of targeting Hamas figures. Diplomacy vs. Rejection: Netanyahu formally rejected Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan, vowing no withdrawal until Hamas fully disarms, while Jared Kushner is reported to be traveling next week to push talks with Israel and Egypt. Settlements Expand: Israel’s Katz praised settlers for “holding onto” Palestinian land as illegal settlement activity continues, including moves tied to Ganim. Online Rights: A study alleges Meta systematically suppresses Palestinian voices on Facebook and Instagram.

West Bank Siege: The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, called the settler blockade of Palestinian homes in Qusra near Nablus a “horrific act of terror,” after settlers harassed a Palestinian American family and cut off access to food and water; Israeli forces dismantled outposts and said residents would be allowed to stay in their homes while troops patrol. Diplomatic Pressure: Turkey’s Erdoğan told Abbas in Ankara that Netanyahu’s government is trying to erase Palestine from the world agenda, urging stronger international support amid intensifying displacement and land seizures. Gaza Strike Update: An Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis killed a Palestinian man, the first fatality in over a week, as Israel scaled back targeted attacks under US pressure. Gaza Health Crisis: Doctors warn Gaza cancer patients are dying faster as Israel restricts travel for treatment after destroying the specialized cancer hospital. Digital Rights: A report says Meta has systematically restricted Palestinian content on Facebook and Instagram, including account suspensions and reduced visibility. Elections: Hamas says it will participate in Palestinian legislative elections in November as part of a broad coalition, aiming to keep the status quo at Al-Aqsa. Culture & Boycott: Pro-Palestinian campaigners in Lebanon and Jordan urged a boycott of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” over producer Avi Arad’s support for Israel.

Gaza Roadmap Clash: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu formally rejected Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan, saying there will be no withdrawal until Hamas is fully disarmed, deepening a rift with U.S.-backed mediation efforts. West Bank Settler Siege: In Qusra, settlers blockaded Palestinian homes for days; the army removed a tent but families said they remained trapped, as the U.S. reportedly pressed Israel over failure to stop violence. UN Warning: UN officials told the Security Council that settler violence has reached “unprecedented” levels, pushing the West Bank to a “breaking point” through attacks, arrests, demolitions and displacement. Human Rights in Focus: A Palestinian journalist, Mohammed Awad, was detained near Ramallah, bringing the number of Palestinian journalists held to 40, while Gaza’s doctor Hussam Abu Safiya alleged brutal torture in detention. Political Moves: Hamas confirmed it will participate in Palestinian legislative elections on Nov. 28 under a broad coalition. Regional Diplomacy: Turkey’s Erdogan accused Netanyahu of trying to “remove Palestine” from the world’s agenda as he met Abbas in Ankara.

West Bank Violence Escalates: UN officials warn the occupied West Bank is at a “breaking point” as settler attacks, demolitions and displacements surge, with 76 Palestinians killed since the start of 2026 and thousands displaced. Settler Siege in Qusra: Israeli forces clashed with settlers trying to clear a West Bank outpost in front of Palestinian homes, then withdrew after failing to remove them; IDF says the outpost is illegal and “reprehensible.” Religious Access Tightened: Israeli forces closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, blocking worshipers and visitors. Christian Town Encircled: IDF declared Taybeh, near Ramallah, a “closed military zone,” raising fears for the town’s Christian community as attacks and outposts grow. Gaza Humanitarian & Education Pressure: Dozens of Palestinian students in Gaza still await evacuation to Italy despite scholarships, while delays and damaged education systems keep them stuck. Gaza Peace Plan Deadlock: Netanyahu formally rejected Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan, vowing no withdrawal until Hamas is fully disarmed. Detention & Media Crackdown: A Palestinian journalist, Ihab Diab, reportedly died in Israeli custody after long secrecy, while the number of journalists held in custody reached 40. Local Economy Update: West Bank employment rose 4.6% in Q2, but unemployment remains high and wages/protection are still weak, according to PCBS.

Gaza Peace Deadlock: Netanyahu formally rejected Trump’s 15-point Gaza plan, saying Israel won’t withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed, deepening the rift with Washington and raising fears the war drags on. West Bank Emergency: UN officials warned the West Bank is “breaking” and must be treated as an emergency as settlement expansion and settler violence accelerate, with annexation moving from plan to practice. Settler Violence Surge: Reports say “nationalistic” settler attacks jumped 63% in the first half of 2026, while Palestinians killed and wounded also rose. Christian Village Under Closure: Israel declared Taybeh a closed military zone amid escalating attacks on the last fully Christian town. Aid and Health Pressure: UN data shows most Palestinians in the occupied territory lack safe water and sanitation, threatening public health. Legal Pressure Abroad: New Zealand faces a court challenge over approving BlackSky spy satellite launches tied to Israel’s Gaza targeting. International Justice Fight: US rights groups sued over Trump sanctions on the ICC, arguing they attack international accountability.