AGP Executive Report

Humanitarian Funding: The UN released $160m from its emergency fund for crises in 12 countries, including the occupied Palestinian territory, with $150m for life-saving aid and $10m for people with disabilities—UN officials warn money won’t reach people without political will and access. Gaza Health Under Blockade: The WHO says prosthetics and assistive devices for amputees were rejected four times in six months as Gaza’s health system strains under border closures and repeated ceasefire violations. West Bank Violence Near Ramallah: Israeli forces and settlers killed 19-year-old Baha Sami al-Natsheh in Kobar, with reports that medics were blocked from reaching him. Holy Site Pressure: 11,400+ settlers reportedly stormed al-Aqsa during the holiday period, as incursions and politicized rituals intensify. Ramallah-linked Disruption: Reports also highlight Israeli military closures that isolate Ramallah, stranding Palestinians for hours.

Israeli Politics: Israel’s Supreme Court reinstated the United Arab List and far-left MP Ofer Cassif to the Oct. 27 election ballot after court pressure, while an Arab party leader withdrew to avoid disqualification. Gaza Health Crisis: Doctors Against Genocide warns Nasser Medical Complex is nearing a total shutdown after running out of syringes amid siege conditions. West Bank Settler Violence: The Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission reports 2,051 attacks in September, with Ramallah and Al-Bireh hit hardest, as olive harvest access and livelihoods remain under pressure. Ceasefire Violations in Gaza: Anadolu reports Israeli strikes and gunfire across Gaza since early Friday, killing at least one and injuring others despite a ceasefire. International Pressure on Israel: A former senior UN food agency official says he appealed his dismissal, alleging it was tied to his Gaza hunger stance. UK Activism Under Scrutiny: Palestine Action activists face court over a raid on an Elbit Systems-linked weapons facility, with prosecutors describing attacks on guards. Humanitarian Solidarity: A Gleneagle performance of The Gaza Monologues raised €4,677 for displaced families and medical aid.

West Bank & holy sites: Israeli forces closed the Ibrahimi Mosque in Al-Khalil and barred the call to prayer as settlers stormed its courtyards, amid warnings of escalating attacks on Islamic sanctities. Gaza casualties: A Palestinian was killed and others wounded in an Israeli drone strike on a tent in Al-Mawasi, Khan Yunis. Diplomacy & trade: Sri Lanka’s representative met Ramallah’s economy minister to discuss expanding trade and investment, including opportunities tied to Sri Lanka Expo 2027. Education support: Qatar’s Education Above All programme is helping Gaza evacuees resume studies through Al Fakhoora House in Al Thumama. Ramallah-linked logistics: Reports say Israeli closures and restrictions are isolating Ramallah, stranding Palestinians for hours. Culture & politics: Qatar opened a Doha seminar series on identity and the Palestinian issue, featuring Arab intellectual Azmi Bishara.

Education Under Siege in Gaza: Gaza University leaders say most students are studying from displacement camps, with tents turned into classrooms and online platforms used to deliver assignments and exams despite destroyed infrastructure and restrictions on equipment. Medical Training Hit: Gaza universities are seeking international help to build virtual labs for medical and engineering students after labs and facilities were heavily damaged and equipment can’t enter. Human Rights Spotlight: Detained Gaza hospital director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya has been nominated for the EU’s 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, with rights groups citing his health and treatment concerns. West Bank Economy & Jobs: A Palestinian election candidate warns that releasing tax revenues is urgent to prevent a regional “explosion,” pointing to high unemployment and labor underutilization. Ramallah-Region Mobility Pressure: Reports say Israeli closures and restrictions are isolating Ramallah and stranding Palestinians for hours, while settler violence and attacks continue across the West Bank. Culture & Identity: Palestinian embroidery and tatreez are highlighted as living heritage, with designers bringing the tradition into international spaces.

West Bank Settlements: Six US House Democrats unveiled the “Stop the Settlements Act,” pushing targeted sanctions and import bans aimed at Israeli settlement and outpost expansion in the occupied West Bank and Gaza. Gaza Winter Crisis: Gaza’s government media office warned that winter is turning displacement into a deadly trap, citing aid and shelter shortages amid continued attacks and crossing restrictions. Gaza Strikes & Journalists: Israeli strikes killed at least seven Palestinians in Gaza City, while Gaza’s media office said the war has killed 263 Palestinian journalists and media workers. US Deportation Fight: A US immigration judge ruled Salah Sarsour, head of Wisconsin’s largest mosque, can be deported on foreign-policy grounds, rejecting claims he lied on his green card. Palestinian Economy: PCBS reported Palestine’s GDP fell 1% in Q2 2026, with a 4% contraction in the West Bank economy tied to Israeli aggression. Saudi Support: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reaffirmed support for Palestinian statehood and condemned attacks on Gaza and violations at Al-Aqsa.

Gaza Ceasefire Breakdown: Israel carried out 5,147 violations of the Gaza ceasefire since Oct 10, 2025, killing 1,421 Palestinians, with Gaza’s destruction worsening as winter nears and aid deliveries reportedly fall far below agreed levels. West Bank Closures: Israeli authorities imposed a multi-day comprehensive closure of West Bank crossings for Sukkot, stranding people for hours and tightening movement around Ramallah and other areas. Settler Violence Escalates: Palestine condemned settler assaults in Jalud and Beitunia, alleging military protection for attackers, while a new report links rising West Bank violence to a younger “Hilltop Youth” radical movement. US Pressure Blocked: The US Senate blocked a resolution that would have forced reporting on deaths of Americans in the West Bank and on Israel’s detention of Palestinian children. Elections and Politics: Hamas, Islamic Jihad and Dahlan are reported to be forming a joint list for Palestinian parliamentary elections, as registration windows open. Diplomacy and Sanctions: Pakistan urged UN action to halt settlement expansion and protect civilians, and UN discussions highlighted deep global divisions over Palestine.

West Bank Violence: More than 100 Israeli settlers attacked Jalud, Qaryut and Al-Mughayyir early Tuesday, torching homes and vehicles and assaulting an elderly woman, while Israeli forces allegedly protected the attackers and forced the Tubasi family to evacuate again after a court-ordered return. UN and Settlements: A senior UN official warned that Israel issued an unprecedented order seizing Area A land near Qabatiya for settlement infrastructure, threatening a contiguous Palestinian state. Gaza Death Toll: Gaza’s Health Ministry said the war death toll has surpassed 74,000, with strikes killing three Palestinians in Gaza City and Deir al-Balah as ceasefire violations continue. Diplomacy at UNGA: Liberia denied reports it walked out during Netanyahu’s UN speech, saying its seat was occupied by diplomats during his address. UK Politics: Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is set to tell Labour conference attendees the party’s Israel-Palestine actions have been insufficient, after “reset” promises. Humanitarian/Refugees: Canada pledged CAD $100m for Palestine at UNGA, and polling found 78% of Canadians back an Israeli-Palestinian peace fund Canada helped launch.

West Bank Humanitarian Crisis: UN OCHA says Israeli demolitions and movement restrictions displaced 147 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank in one week, disrupting essential services in Ramallah and forcing school and clinic closures in Nablus. Settler Violence: Palestinian media report settlers attacked homes in Halhul (north of Hebron), adding to a surge of assaults and property vandalism. UK Politics & Palestine Action: In Liverpool, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Palestine solidarity supporters “you were right,” promising a “reset” including bans on imports from illegal settlements and steps to disrupt UK links to settlement supply chains, as pro-Palestine demonstrators were arrested outside the Labour conference. Diplomatic Fallout: Israel revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch officials in Ramallah over the Netherlands’ settlement-goods ban, prompting The Hague to summon Israel’s ambassador. UN & Settlements Watch: OHCHR updated its database, adding 61 companies tied to Israeli settlement activities and listing 214 firms across 11 countries. Al-Aqsa Anniversary: Palestinian factions marked the 26th anniversary of the Al-Aqsa Intifada, with Hamas calling for unified Palestinian strategy and Arab and Muslim support.

West Bank & Jerusalem Flashpoints: Israel’s Ben-Gvir led a heavily guarded incursion into the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, with hundreds of Israelis entering under police protection as Palestinian officials warned the raids won’t legitimize Israel’s claims. Gaza Despite Ceasefire: A Palestinian woman was killed and others injured in an Israeli bombing of a house sheltering displaced people in Gaza, with Gaza authorities reporting deaths rising past 74,000. UK Labour, Palestine Action & Palantir: Labour’s conference blocked an emergency motion to cancel Palantir’s NHS contract over alleged Israeli military links, while police arrested dozens at Palestine Action protests outside the party conference. Palestinian Politics: Abbas extended the Palestinian legislative election nomination period to 18 days as seven electoral lists submitted applications to the CEC ahead of the November 28 vote. Diplomacy & Sanctions: The Netherlands’ enforcement of a ban on settlement goods triggered Israeli retaliation against Dutch diplomats in Ramallah, while Britain’s Miliband called Israel’s Gaza/West Bank conduct “a stain on the conscience of the world” and pledged settlement trade restrictions.

Gaza Ceasefire Toll: Gaza’s Health Ministry says the war death toll has surpassed 74,000, with 175,000 wounded, even as strikes continue after the Oct. 10 ceasefire. Civil Defense Recovery: Gaza’s Civil Defense recovered remains of 28 Palestinians from a house hit in Oct. 2023, saying rubble-clearing is slow due to lack of heavy equipment. West Bank Settler Violence: Two Palestinians were injured in a settler attack near Nablus, while olive trees were uprooted near Bethlehem. UK Crackdown on Palestine Action: Police in Liverpool arrested 50+ protesters outside the Labour Party conference over support for the banned Palestine Action group. Diplomatic Pressure on Ramallah: Israel revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats in Ramallah after the Netherlands’ settlement-goods import ban, ordering documents returned within seven days. Elections Update: Abbas extended legislative election registration from 12 to 18 days; seven lists have applied ahead of the Nov. 28 vote. Settlements Ahead of Vote: Smotrich pushed for an E1 settlement tender to proceed before Israel’s Oct. 27 election.

Palestinian Elections & Unity Talks: Fatah’s Central Committee agreed to launch a comprehensive national dialogue in Egypt with other factions, keeping the door open for elections across all territories, including Gaza and East Jerusalem, ahead of the Nov. 28 vote. Gaza Vote Logistics: Gaza’s election body says it is preparing up to 110 polling centres for about 1.25 million voters, with security the biggest obstacle. UNRWA Under Pressure: PFLP and Authority 302 warned that moves to exclude or end UNRWA would amount to a political attack on refugees’ rights and the right of return. West Bank Violence: Settlers attacked Kaabneh east of Ramallah, cutting water and electricity, and raided homes in Yabrud, ransacking property. Al-Aqsa Tensions: Ben-Gvir stormed the Al-Buraq Wall during Sukkot as the Arab League warned of rising tensions and tighter restrictions at Al-Aqsa. Political Escalation: Smotrich called for full-scale war in the West Bank and annexation plans, drawing condemnation from the Palestinian Authority. Gaza Death Toll: Gaza’s health ministry said deaths have surpassed 74,000, with fighting still continuing despite a ceasefire.

UNGA Diplomacy: India’s Jaishankar warned “endless war must now give way” and hit back at Pakistan over claims that normalize terrorism, while also condemning attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers. Gaza & Accountability: The Gaza-focused documentary “NAZA” defended its findings at NY film circles, with directors saying U.S. funding helps sustain the violence shown; protests also flared around the screenings. Palestinian Unity Talks: The Popular Front welcomed Fatah’s move toward national dialogue and Hamas’s readiness to engage, calling for a unified program and ending division. West Bank Pressure: Israel’s attorney general postponed an E1 settlement tender amid electioneering concerns, a move seen as deepening fragmentation of the West Bank. Jerusalem Status Quo: Pakistan’s Ishaq Dar warned against altering East Jerusalem’s legal status and reiterated support for Palestinian self-determination. Humanitarian Funding: The EU pledged over €710m for crises, with major allocations for Africa and migration-related support. Regional Security: UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warned the world is at risk of “World War III” and urged de-escalation.

Elections Watch: The Palestinian Central Elections Commission opened registration for candidate lists for the Nov. 28 legislative vote in the West Bank and Gaza, with applications accepted from 8 a.m. at Al-Bireh and Deir al-Balah for 12 days through Oct. 7; lists must include 16–132 candidates and meet women’s representation rules, and submitting a bid does not mean approval. Settlements & Land: A land-resistance group says Israel is promoting an east-west settlement bloc that could sever geographic continuity between northern and central West Bank areas, linking sites around “Gush Qana” and connecting settlements and outposts via roads and infrastructure. West Bank Violence: Reports describe continued settler attacks, including a new outpost established near Al-Dhahiriya in Hebron, grazing and encroachment on agricultural land in Burqa (Ramallah), and sheep theft. UNRWA Pressure: PLO officials urged donors to turn UNRWA support into real financial and political commitments to protect the agency’s mandate amid efforts to undermine it. Al-Aqsa Status Quo: Pakistan’s foreign minister warned against continued violations at Al-Aqsa and attempts to change Jerusalem’s historical and legal status quo, calling for coordinated international action.

UN Settlements Watch: A new UN OHCHR update says 214 companies are helping build illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, up from 158 a year ago, naming firms like Airbnb and Expedia and drawing fresh Israeli condemnation. West Bank Pressure: Palestinian groups report escalating settler violence and raids around Ramallah, alongside orders to remove trees and vegetation across hundreds of dunams. Gaza Humanitarian Reality: Gaza children have returned to school after nearly three years, but with most schools destroyed and classes held in tents and makeshift spaces. UNGA Clash: Netanyahu’s UN speech sparked major walkouts and protests, while New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani hit back over “baseless lies” and activists were arrested outside the UN. International Diplomacy: Egypt rejected any forced displacement from Gaza/West Bank and urged full ceasefire implementation, while Qatar reiterated support for the two-state solution. Activism and Film: The documentary “NAZA” will stream for free online after its theatrical run, as filmmakers face threats and intimidation.

UNGA Fallout: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant UN speech as dozens of diplomats walked out, with protests outside the UN drawing more than 100 arrests in New York, including actress Susan Sarandon and comedian Hannah Einbinder. Gaza Under Fire: Reports say Israeli strikes wounded four Palestinians in central and southern Gaza, as fighting continues despite a ceasefire. Aid and Services: Israel told the EU it will allow €43m worth of essential-services aid into Gaza for the first time in a year, including water-pump materials. Two-State Push: Qatar rejected Netanyahu’s claims it runs an influence campaign, while also reaffirming support for the two-state solution. Culture and Resistance: The Gaza war documentary “NAZA” released its trailer, with plans for wide theatrical rollout and free streaming via The Guardian later this year. Ramallah/West Bank: Israeli forces reportedly closed most Ramallah checkpoints for a second day, while settlers set fire to vehicles near Ramallah. Campus Rights: A US judge ruled UT Austin did not violate a student’s First Amendment rights in handling a pro-Palestinian protest.

UNGA Showdown: Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant, fiery UN speech as dozens of delegations walked out, calling critics “moral cowards” and rejecting genocide claims while attacking Iran and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Protests in New York: Police arrested 100+ protesters outside the UN, including actors Susan Sarandon and Hannah Einbinder, as demonstrators demanded “Free Palestine” and an end to arming Israel. UK Two-State Push: Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said Britain won’t “acquiesce” in the destruction of the two-state solution, announcing measures targeting illegal West Bank settlements plus new humanitarian support. EU Warning: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned the gap between two-state commitments and conditions on the ground is widening, citing ongoing violence and settlement expansion. Aid and Diplomacy: UK pledged £88m for Gaza healthcare and clean water; Qatar and others pressed child protection and a Gaza roadmap at UN meetings; Abbas warned Palestinians face the “most dangerous” period as Israel seeks displacement and dismantles institutions. Culture Meets Politics: Macklemore announced a “Free Palestine Tour” after being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s lineup, with proceeds for Palestinian aid groups.