AGP Executive Report

Gaza Child Safety: A UN official warned that unexploded bombs across Gaza could harm children for years, saying about a third of munitions may fail to detonate and urging urgent humanitarian action. Humanitarian Care: The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish carried out four specialised surgeries for Gaza patients under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, while UNRWA said 63,000+ children are learning in shelter classrooms. Legal Pressure on Arms: Australia’s court ordered disclosure of information on arms exports to Israel after a case by Palestinian rights groups, spotlighting Western complicity. West Bank Tensions: Settlers set fire to Palestinian farmland near Turmus Ayya as raids continue, and Israeli forces shot dead a man during a raid near Jenin. Detention Abuse Claims: Palestinian journalist Mujahid Bani Mufleh described torture and medical neglect after administrative detention, with rights groups calling it systematic. Politics & Control: Reports say Israel plans an indefinite military presence in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, while Hebron Municipality planning powers were stripped—raising fresh annexation fears. Culture & Solidarity: Saint Levant became the first Palestine-born Prada ambassador.

UN Accountability: A UN commission says Israel’s “ceasefire” in Gaza is a “cruel and deadly illusion,” alleging deliberate targeting of Palestinian children, including after the “yellow line,” with findings that could amount to genocide and war crimes. Humanitarian Pressure: Gaza’s humanitarian situation is worsening as restrictions block entry of basic necessities, while UN warnings highlight rising protection gaps for children. West Bank Crackdown: Israeli forces arrested the “doctor of the poor,” Dr. Mazen Al-Rantisi, in a pre-dawn raid in Ramallah, drawing condemnation. Religious Community Alarm: The Archbishop of Canterbury and other church leaders warn of an “existential” challenge facing Christians in the Holy Land amid settler violence and displacement. Regional Diplomacy: US and Gulf states reiterated Palestinians must not be forcibly displaced from Gaza, backing continued Israel-Lebanon talks. Security Zones: Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel will keep forces in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza “indefinitely,” with no withdrawal timeline. Aid on the Ground: The UAE opened a new medical centre in northern Gaza under Operation Gallant Knight 3 to expand healthcare access. Local Rights: A First Amendment opinion piece says a county’s removal of “Voices for Palestinians” road signage violated free speech.

UN Inquiry on Gaza Children: A UN independent commission says Israeli forces have deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza and committed war crimes in the West Bank, warning the pattern amounts to genocide, with Israel rejecting the findings as a “political blood libel.” West Bank Land Grab: Israeli authorities seized 464.4 dunams (about 115 acres) in Sinjil, north of Ramallah, declaring it “state land” to expand settlements and link an outpost corridor. Ceasefire Breaches in Gaza: Reports say Israeli fire killed Palestinians in northern Gaza, including a man shot near Beit Lahia, as UN figures cite ongoing deaths and injuries despite the truce. Gaza “Yellow Line” Displacement: UN OCHA reports 30 families displaced in Beit Lahia after tank advances and incendiary munitions, with barriers pointing to expansion in populated areas. Prisoner Releases: The Palestinian Prisoners’ Media Office says Israel released four West Bank prisoners after periods of detention, including administrative detention. Medical Crisis in Gaza: Referral patients and families protested at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, demanding permission to travel for treatment as delays worsen cases. Culture & Politics: Rapper Saint Levant, born in Jerusalem, became the first Palestine-born Prada ambassador; meanwhile, pro-Palestine candidates scored major wins in New York primaries, signaling a shift in US politics.

Gaza Ceasefire Breaches: Israeli strikes hit displaced families in al-Mawasi, killing a 12-year-old and wounding others, as Gaza’s health ministry says over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire. UN Genocide Findings: A UN commission again alleges Israel is committing genocide by deliberately targeting Palestinian children, while Israel denies the claims. Prisoners’ Rights: Rights groups condemned the treatment of Palestinian journalist Mujahid Bani Mufleh after a photo showed severe injuries following administrative detention. West Bank Settlements: Israel declared 115 acres “state land” to expand an illegal settlement near Ramallah, amid ongoing home demolitions. Gaza Cemetery Damage: Israel destroyed a cemetery holding remains of 22 Canadian soldiers from 1956, according to media reports. International Diplomacy: Morocco joined the US-led “Board of Peace” stabilization effort for Gaza, with officials saying it may include medical and corridor support. US Politics & Palestine: Mamdani-backed pro-Palestine candidates swept New York Democratic primaries, intensifying debate over Israel policy in the US. Gaza Reconstruction Talks: Bodies tied to Gaza governance and reconstruction are set to meet in Cyprus for a “reset” on rebuilding plans.

UN Genocide Findings: A UN-linked commission says Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank, calling it genocide and war crimes, with attacks continuing even after the October ceasefire. Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Despite the truce, reports cite ongoing arrests, starvation tactics in detention, and fresh strikes that keep killing civilians and worsening shortages. West Bank Pressure: Farmers in the occupied West Bank race to save wheat as attacks and access restrictions threaten crops and livelihoods. Regional Diplomacy: The Arab League, African Union and OIC condemned Israeli actions around Al-Aqsa, urging UN intervention, while MPs prepare Cairo talks on Palestinian sovereignty and digital privacy. Iran-US Tensions: Iran rejects any missile limits in the US deal, warning that without missiles it would be “just like Gaza,” as Iran’s top diplomat speaks with Hamas about regional developments. Politics Abroad: Palestinian-American Aber Kawas won a New York State Senate primary, campaigning to stop NY funding to Israel’s war; meanwhile, global polling shows deep negative views of Trump, including among Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Humanitarian Fallout: A UN warning highlights dire conditions for displaced Palestinians, while families of Canadian peacekeepers say Gaza cemetery graves were repeatedly destroyed.

UN Probe on Gaza Children: UN investigators say Israeli security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, calling it a key factor in “genocidal intent,” and linking the pattern to crimes against humanity and war crimes in Gaza and the West Bank. Humanitarian Collapse in Gaza: The UN warns nearly 1.7 million displaced Palestinians (about 80% of Gaza’s population) are trapped in dire conditions across ~1,600 sites, with severe water, shelter, and service shortages. Ceasefire Violations Continue: Gaza protests erupted after the death toll since the October 2025 ceasefire surpassed 1,000, with reports of fresh drone strikes killing and injuring civilians. West Bank Holy Site Attacks: Palestine’s Awqaf ministry condemned Israeli removal of the Ibrahimi Mosque canopy in Hebron as “Judaization” and an assault on the site’s Islamic identity. Press Under Fire: Journalists’ unions condemned continued targeted attacks on Palestinian and Lebanese media workers by Israeli forces. Church Leaders Visit Gaza: Cardinal Pizzaballa and Orthodox Patriarch Theophilus III visited Gaza, pledging pastoral support amid ongoing humanitarian suffering.

UN Probe on Gaza Children: A UN commission says Israel deliberately targeted and killed Palestinian children, calling it a key factor in genocidal intent, and says killings continued even after the October 2025 ceasefire. Gaza Ceasefire Breaches: Israeli strikes killed a Palestinian student and a paramedic and wounded others in Gaza, with medics reporting repeated violations. IDF Expands Control: Israel’s operational control in Gaza has reached about 70% as Southern Command prepares further steps and a proposed Rafah “green city” plan. West Bank Raids: Israeli forces detained 21 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, including from Al-Fawwar camp, Bethlehem areas, and other governorates. Humanitarian Access: Egypt’s 219th aid convoy entered Gaza via Rafah, carrying food and relief supplies, while crossings and inspections remain major hurdles. Churches Call for Action: A coalition of churches and charities launched a UK campaign urging urgent steps to end the occupation, including sanctions and ending arms sales. Detention of Palestinian American Student: A US lawmaker condemned Israel’s detention of Sama Safi as a due-process violation, urging Washington to intervene. West Bank Child Killed: Protests erupted after two Palestinian youths were shot and killed in Beit Ummar, with Israel citing attacks on a settlement.

Gaza Ceasefire Violations: A teenage girl was killed as she walked to high school in Gaza City, with relatives and medics reporting other injuries, while UN officials warned fuel shortages are still hitting services and aid access remains tight. Children Left Unprotected: The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child said Palestinian children are increasingly “unprotected” as rights groups are forced to scale back after being targeted with raids, travel bans, sanctions and threats. Humanitarian Access Pressure: UN agencies said Kerem Shalom is the only major crossing currently working for aid, but more fuel and additional crossing points are urgently needed. West Bank Escalation: Israeli forces killed Palestinians in the southern West Bank near Hebron and demolished a home near Bethlehem, as raids and settler attacks continue. Prisoners’ Crisis: A prisoner group urged urgent action for three pregnant women held at Damon Prison, saying isolation and harsh conditions persist. Diplomacy Watch: US and Iran concluded a first round of talks and set a 60-day roadmap, while the US lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports for two months. International Spotlight: A Canadian Museum for Human Rights trustee resigned over an upcoming Nakba exhibit, saying it is “one-sided” and lacks key historical context.

Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: A new Norwegian Refugee Council report says nearly one million people in Gaza are still living in tents as summer heat worsens a shelter crisis driven by home destruction and restrictions on shelter materials. Church Leaders in Gaza: Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III visited Gaza to meet clergy and local Christian families, with Malteser International highlighting ongoing aid and healthcare support. West Bank Killings: Israeli forces shot dead two Palestinian teenagers near the Karmei Tzur settlement in Beit Ummar, with Palestinian media saying Israel is holding the bodies while Israel cites a firebomb attack. Al Jazeera Targeted: Al Jazeera condemned the killing of cameraman Ahmed Wishah in a Gaza strike, rejecting Israeli claims and renewing calls to hold officials accountable. Education Under Fire: The IHH opened a second temporary school in Gaza, adding classrooms for hundreds of students as regular schooling remains disrupted. Diplomatic Pressure: Greece protested after a trade union delegation bound for Ramallah was barred and deported by Israel. Aid and Health: BRCS honored a delegation involved in treating Gaza children in Jordan, as Gaza’s hospitals continue to face severe shortages.

Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Fresh Israeli strikes killed at least 10 Palestinians across Gaza in the past day, including a Palestinian cameraman and members of one family, as hospitals reported mounting casualties and injuries. Journalists Under Fire: Al Jazeera rejected Israeli claims that cameraman Ahmed Wishah was linked to Hamas, saying the accusations lack evidence and are meant to justify killings of media workers. West Bank Settler Violence: Settlers blocked the Jericho–Ramallah road and attacked vehicles, while raids and curfews hit Ramallah-area villages, and attacks on Palestinian property continued under Israeli protection. Detentions in the West Bank: Israel detained Dr. Mazen al-Rantisi, known as the “Doctor of the Poor,” sparking widespread condemnation and calls for his release. Regional Diplomacy: Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye backed the US-Iran Islamabad MoU as a step toward de-escalation, while stressing the Palestinian cause and humanitarian access in Gaza. Humanitarian Strain: QRCS reported distributing nearly 59,000 food parcels and providing water support amid severe shortages and hospital power problems.

Gaza Under Fire: Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least six people on Saturday, including two sisters (4 and 14) and an Al Jazeera cameraman, as families mourned in Deir al-Balah and Gaza City; health officials say attacks continue despite the October ceasefire. Press Freedom Hit: Al Jazeera condemned the killing of cameraman Ahmed Wishah in the Bureij refugee camp, saying it was a targeted assault on journalists, while Israel claimed he was linked to Hamas without public proof. Ceasefire Violations: Reports also described nine deaths from strikes and gunfire in Gaza, including a child, alongside continued shelling in areas like Beit Lahia, Khan Younis and Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood. Gaza Aid Push: The UAE said five aid convoys entered Gaza this week with 786 tonnes of food and shelter supplies under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. Regional Diplomacy: Turkey’s FM Hakan Fidan joined Cairo talks with Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, with discussions spanning Iran, Libya and Gaza, and calls for pressure on Israel over developments in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon. West Bank Settler Violence: Two Palestinians were injured in Surif north of Hebron after settlers attacked homes with live fire, according to local sources. Hamas Politics: Hamas called for a national meeting ahead of elections, saying it should unify Palestinian political and social forces.

Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Israeli strikes across Gaza on Saturday killed at least six people, including Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah and children, with Gaza health officials and rescuers reporting multiple deaths in central and southern areas despite a fragile ceasefire. Targeting Journalists: Al Jazeera strongly condemned the killings, while the IDF claimed Wishah was a “Hamas terrorist” without providing evidence, adding to the growing toll on media workers. Family Deaths in Gaza City: An overnight strike in the Sabra neighborhood killed four members of the Al-Safadi family, including two daughters, as relatives described the victims as civilians asleep in their home. West Bank Raids and Arrests: Israeli forces raided multiple locations in Ramallah and al-Fawwar camp near Hebron, with reports of home searches, live fire, and the arrest of eight Palestinians. Healthcare Collapse Call: The Palestinian Embassy in India urged urgent medical aid for Gaza under the Aarogya Maitri initiative, warning the health system is near total collapse. Water Security Warning: A Gaza association warned desalination plants may shut down due to fuel shortages, threatening drinking water for hundreds of thousands. Settler Attacks: Reports also described settlers attacking towns and homes around Ramallah and Nablus, escalating tensions.

Gaza Civilian Deaths: Israeli helicopter strikes early Saturday hit a residential home west of Gaza City, killing a family of four (father, mother, and two children) and wounding others, as panic spread among displaced families. Ceasefire “Deadly Illusion”: UNICEF says 265 Palestinian children have been killed in Gaza since the October 2025 ceasefire, averaging a child death every day for more than eight months, with hundreds more injured and many needing urgent medical evacuation. More Gaza Strikes: Additional overnight attacks reportedly killed at least five people, including a father and his two daughters, while naval fire continued off southern Gaza. UN Accountability Push: A Chilean court ruling recognized universal jurisdiction for alleged Gaza war crimes, with the Hind Rajab Foundation hailing it as a crack in impunity. Medical Aid Appeal: The Palestinian Embassy in India urged urgent support for Gaza’s collapsing healthcare system, calling on India to act through “Aarogya Maitri.” Diplomacy Under Strain: US-Iran envoys were set for talks in Switzerland, but Israeli strikes in Lebanon raised doubts about ceasefire stability. West Bank Pressure: Norway plans a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, targeting goods and related property dealings.

UNICEF on Gaza Ceasefire: The UN children’s agency called the Gaza truce a “deadly illusion,” saying at least 265 Palestinian children have been killed since it was announced in Oct. 2025, with deaths happening in homes, schools and even while children played. EU Demands Aid Access: EU leaders urged Israel to reopen crossings, allow unimpeded humanitarian deliveries “at scale,” and reverse West Bank settlement expansion, while calling for Hamas disarmament as part of a post-war framework. Norway Settlement Trade Ban: Norway proposed a legally binding bill to ban trade and services tied to illegal Israeli settlements, including restrictions on buying property and providing construction-related services. France Honors Palestinians, Backlash Follows: Paris granted honorary citizenship to Palestinian civilians and journalists in Gaza and the West Bank, drawing criticism from French Jewish leaders. West Bank Violence Spotlight: A former Israeli PM warned of systematic settlement-linked violence under state protection, intensifying international pressure on Israel’s governance in the occupied territories. Humanitarian Appeal: Pakistan raised alarm at the UN Security Council over worsening Gaza conditions and urged opening all crossings for aid and medical evacuations.

Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: UN aid chief Tom Fletcher told the Security Council that Gaza still faces a severe crisis, urging the opening of all crossings and the removal of Israeli restrictions on essential supplies like medical equipment, fuel, and humanitarian aid. West Bank Mosque Attacks: UAE and seven Islamic states condemned escalating settler violence, including arson attacks on mosques in Jiljilya and Mazar’a al-Nubani north of Ramallah, calling it a violation of international law and demanding accountability. Diplomatic Fallout: Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Saar severed ties with EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas after a report said she compared Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to South Africa’s apartheid, while Kallas stressed the EU backs a two-state solution. Ceasefire Under Strain: UN officials warned that humanitarian access remains constrained and that Gaza’s hospitals and basic services are still failing despite the ceasefire. Hamas Leadership Push: Hamas moved to fast-track elections for a new political bureau chief to project unity amid ongoing negotiations and Israeli operations. UK Court Update: A hung jury ended the trial of four pro-Palestine protesters accused of criminal damage at a Wolverhampton factory. International Solidarity: Paris granted honorary citizenship to Palestinian civilians and journalists in a symbolic gesture of support for Palestinians in Gaza.

Gaza Death Toll: Gaza’s health ministry says Palestinians killed by Israeli fire have topped 1,000 since the October 2025 ceasefire, with at least three more reported after a strike on a vehicle in Gaza City. Ceasefire Deadlock: Israel and Hamas remain stuck on the next stage of Trump’s Gaza plan, with mediators continuing talks in Cairo. UN Children in Conflict: A new UN report flags record violations against nearly 25,000 children, with government forces named as the main perpetrators for the first time. West Bank Mosque Attacks: Muslim-majority countries including Türkiye and Saudi Arabia condemned settler arson on West Bank mosques, calling Israel fully responsible. Diplomatic Rift: Israel’s foreign minister severed contact with EU chief Kaja Kallas over alleged “apartheid” remarks. Palestine Rights in the US: A federal judge ordered the release of Salah Sarsour, president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, citing a substantial free-speech retaliation claim. Trade Pressure: UK union Unison urged Labour to lobby for a full ban on trade with illegal West Bank settlements. Sportswashing Debate: Palestine Football Association says it won’t endorse Israel-Ireland match arrangements, rejecting any political cover for Israel’s participation.