AGP Executive Report

Gaza’s 1,000th day: Palestinians marked 1,000 days since Oct. 7, 2023, as Israel’s war grinds on with ceasefire talks stalled and daily violence continuing; Gaza officials and rights groups cite mass deaths, missing people under rubble, and a humanitarian collapse that leaves over two million displaced. UNRWA under pressure: UNRWA’s funding shortfall and calls to sideline or end its role in “new Gaza” are intensifying, with UN chief warnings of a breaking point and renewed political pressure around the agency’s future. West Bank raids and detentions: Israeli forces detained five Palestinian women in overnight raids across the occupied West Bank, adding to reports of a rise in arrests. Jerusalem and settlements: The Jerusalem governorate warned against Israeli approval of 13 new settlements, saying it deepens isolation of the city. Media and accountability fights: CPJ turmoil over its definition of “journalist” for Gaza lists continues, while Palestinian journalists’ syndicates reject attempts to question slain reporters’ status. US-ICC clash: The Trump administration renewed pressure on the International Criminal Court, rejecting any jurisdiction over US citizens. CAIR legal challenge: Florida’s designation of CAIR as a terrorist group is met with a lawsuit alleging constitutional violations and a crackdown on pro-Palestine speech.

UNRWA Funding Crisis: UN chief António Guterres warned UNRWA is nearing a “breaking point” as a $100 million gap threatens services for about 2.6 million Palestinians, with restrictions and past donor suspensions deepening the liquidity crunch. Gaza at 1,000 Days: As Gaza marks 1,000 days since Oct. 7, Palestinians face worsening shortages and stalled reconstruction while Israel’s forces maintain control over much of the territory and ceasefire violations continue. West Bank & Jerusalem Flashpoints: Settlers stormed Al-Aqsa courtyards under Israeli police protection, while reports also highlight raids and detentions across the West Bank. Aid on the Ground: Jordan sent a medical and relief convoy to the Nablus field hospital to keep services running amid ongoing pressure. International Pressure on Israel: Maldives pledged $50,000 annually to UNRWA, and EU reporting points to continued public contracts with Israeli firms despite the war’s impact. Local/Global Rights Debate: Virginia Tech is considering adopting a definition of antisemitism that critics fear could chill speech tied to Palestinian rights.

West Bank Settlements: The Palestinian Authority warned that Israel-backed plans to seize 100 “strategic points” across the occupied West Bank would deepen annexation and threaten the two-state path, calling all settlement activity illegal. Gaza Deaths & Humanitarian Collapse: Israeli fire killed three Palestinians in Gaza, as officials warned the humanitarian situation is worsening fast, with water shortages and disease risks rising for displaced families. Tax Revenue Standoff: The Palestinian government rejected proposals to route withheld clearance tax revenues to Trump’s “Board of Peace,” saying the funds are Palestinian and must follow PA control and decision-making. Post-War Gaza Talks: A technocratic Gaza committee said two days of “highly productive” Cyprus talks advanced plans for reconstruction and governance with the Board of Peace and donor-accountability frameworks. UNRWA Under Pressure: Trump’s Board of Peace said UNRWA “has no place” in Gaza’s future, while Israel launched a pilot shifting returnee screening away from Rafah. Religious Rights Clash: PNC chief Rawhi Fattouh condemned Israel’s Knesset first-reading approval of a bill to ban the call to prayer in 1948 territories as racist and an assault on worship rights.

UNRWA Funding Crunch: UN chief António Guterres warned UNRWA is nearing a “breaking point” with a roughly $100 million gap, as restrictions and cash shortages threaten services for millions of Palestinian refugees. Diplomatic Pressure: Palestine’s UN envoy Riyad Mansour urged stronger political and financial backing for UNRWA, while Türkiye’s UN envoy said the agency faces unprecedented political pressure aimed at undermining its work. Legal Warning on Settlements: France told companies they could face legal and reputational risks for business tied to illegal Israeli settlements, warning of possible listings tied to settlement-related activity. West Bank Access Tightened: Israel sealed off Sinjil near Ramallah by blocking the town’s last access road and expanding closures to roads used for livelihoods and services. Arrests in the West Bank: Israeli forces detained 20 Palestinians, including five women and a journalist, in raids across the occupied West Bank. Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Reports say Israeli strikes hit displaced people’s tents in Gaza, killing Palestinians and damaging hundreds of tents despite the ceasefire. Regional Talks: Türkiye and Egypt’s intelligence chiefs met in Ankara to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and regional security, focusing on preventing further breaches.

UNRWA Funding Crisis: UN chief António Guterres warned UNRWA is nearing a “breaking point,” urging countries to close a $100m gap so the agency can keep running aid, schools, healthcare and services for millions of Palestine refugees. Gaza Humanitarian Fallout: UN teams are assessing needs after an Israeli airstrike hit Al Muwasi in Khan Younis, killing a mother and her baby and destroying tents for over 150 families, as health partners report a sharp rise in chickenpox. West Bank Pressure in Hebron: Hebron Governor Khaled Dodin says Israel has sealed the city with 106 iron gates and is moving to tighten control over the Ibrahimi Mosque, including restricting access and call-to-prayer. Settlements in E1: The Palestinian Authority warned against Israeli preparations for new E1 settlement units, saying it threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state. Prison Abuse Claims: The Palestinian government says Israeli detention practices include torture, cruel treatment, denial of medical care, and holds thousands of administrative detainees, including children. Regional Diplomacy: Türkiye’s intelligence chief met Egypt’s counterpart in Ankara to discuss Gaza ceasefire implementation and regional security coordination. Crossing the King Hussein Bridge: A new report highlights how the bridge crossing remains a high-stress chokepoint for travelers, with complaints about delays and informal financial practices.

UN Probe on Children: A UN Commission of Inquiry released a sweeping report saying Israeli forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank, with tens of thousands killed or injured since Oct. 2023, raising fresh legal pressure on accountability. West Bank Settlements: Pakistan urged the UN Security Council to force Israel to halt settlement activity, warning the E1 plan threatens the geographic viability of a future Palestinian state. Diplomatic Pushback: Palestine’s UN envoy Riyad Mansour told the Security Council Israel is entrenching occupation and effectively annexing large parts of Gaza and the West Bank, calling E1 a “death penalty” for statehood. Humanitarian Under Fire: Israeli forces shut down the Attadamun Charitable Society headquarters in Nablus, alleging it “supports terrorism,” as local officials condemned the move as part of a broader crackdown on aid. Diaspora Culture: Palestinian embroidery stories from Lebanon highlight tatreez as identity and resilience, with makers linking their work to the Nakba and today’s Gaza reality. Media Dispute: COGAT rejected a Telegraph framing on Gaza cancer care, saying the report misrepresented Israel’s role in medicine transfers and permits.

Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Israeli strikes hit tents sheltering displaced families in central and southern Gaza, killing at least three Palestinians including an 8-year-old boy and his grandfather in Deir al-Balah, while other attacks in Al-Mawasi killed a mother and her one-year-old daughter and left dozens wounded. West Bank Raids: In the occupied West Bank near Ramallah, a 15-year-old boy was killed during an Israeli raid, as settlers also carried out attacks across the area. Settlement Pressure: UN chief Antonio Guterres warned that relentless settlement expansion is driving displacement and undermining a viable Palestinian state, including concerns over E1 development. E1 Contracts Warning: European powers warned businesses to avoid E1 settlement contracts, calling it a direct attack on Palestinian state viability and a risk of forced displacement. Diplomatic Friction: Israel withdrew its defense attaché from Canada, signaling strained ties. Museum Row in Canada: Canada’s Heritage Minister Marc Miller said the Canadian Museum for Human Rights should “rectify” its Nakba exhibit, criticizing how Hamas was portrayed. Protest Crackdown in Antwerp: Belgium’s Flemish Green leader was arrested during a pro-Palestine protest in Antwerp over calls to remove the Israeli flag from city hall. Ramallah Spotlight in Media: Al Jazeera English’s “One Month in Ramallah” won a major journalism award, highlighting public service under occupation in Ramallah and Al-Bireh.

West Bank Under Pressure: Israeli forces raided Birzeit University near Ramallah early Monday, assaulting a security guard and damaging campus property, while the university said exams would proceed as scheduled. Gaza Civilian Toll: An Israeli strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people in Deir al-Balah, killing at least three Palestinians including an 8-year-old, as attacks continued despite a ceasefire. Humanitarian & Public Health: Reports also describe ongoing shelling and drone strikes across Gaza, with Gaza’s health ministry citing a rising martyrdom toll since 2023. Gaza Displacement Plan Rebranded: Israel is reportedly renaming its relocation scheme from “voluntary migration” to a “Free Movement Plan,” amid global backlash over forced transfer concerns. Regional Diplomacy: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that settlement activity is making the two-state solution harder, while stressing Türkiye’s strategic role. Local Politics & Activism: In New York, pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel sentiment is cited as a factor behind left-leaning Democratic primary wins, including Darializa Avila Chevalier. Economy for War-Affected Businesses: Bahrain-backed UNIDO proposal seeks a BD40 million international fund to support startups and MSMEs in conflict-affected countries, including Palestine. International Law & Accountability: A UN-linked push highlights allegations of deliberate targeting of Palestinian children, while Israel rejects the claims.

Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least four Palestinians, including a 13-year-old girl, with reports of drone and tank shelling hitting areas near shelters for displaced people, as fighting continues despite a fragile ceasefire. West Bank Pressure: Coverage also points to ongoing Israeli raids and arrests across the occupied West Bank, alongside settler activity and home incursions that keep daily life under strain. Legal Immunity Push for Gaza Board: A leaked draft says Trump’s “Gaza Board of Peace” would seek sweeping legal immunity and free use of public property, drawing sharp concern over accountability. Diplomatic Fallout: Turkey condemned Israel’s recognition of the Armenian genocide as a “political” move to cover up crimes, while Israel’s stance further strains ties with Ankara. Local Community Support: In occupied East Jerusalem, Bayt Mal Al-Quds Agency donated sports equipment to an African community club, backing youth spaces in the Old City. Regional Politics: Netanyahu reiterated there’s “no room for two states,” rejecting Palestinian statehood as new pressure builds.

Gaza War Updates: Israeli strikes hit displacement areas again, killing two Palestinian siblings in Muwasi and wounding others in Gaza City and central Gaza, as hospitals report women among the injured. UN Accountability: A new UN commission report says Israel’s campaign shows “reasonable grounds” for deliberate attacks on Palestinian children, with tens of thousands killed or injured and hospitals/schools targeted. West Bank Pressure: Palestinian-Americans say Washington is failing to protect them from repeated settler attacks around Ramallah, including claims of land uprooting and violence. Jerusalem Status Quo: The Jerusalem governor warns that imposing taxes on churches would violate the city’s historical and legal status quo. Regional Diplomacy: Egypt and Saudi foreign ministers discussed Lebanon, the Palestinian issue, and Gulf security, stressing de-escalation after the US-Iran MoU. Arab Unity & Digital Sovereignty: Arab parliamentary leaders in Cairo backed unified stances on sovereignty and security, while pushing for Arab digital sovereignty. US “Board of Peace” Leak: A leaked draft says Trump’s Gaza governance plan seeks sweeping legal immunity, raising accountability concerns. Local/Global Echoes: In San Francisco, a Jewish LGBTQ Democrat was chased from a Trans March amid Gaza-related accusations.

West Bank Security: Israeli forces fired tear gas in Al-Mughayyir village, injuring six Palestinians with suffocation and detaining and assaulting residents after setting up a checkpoint. Holy Sites Under Pressure: The Al-Quds International Foundation warned that Israel has “crossed all red lines” at Al-Aqsa, citing arrests and deportations of guards and Waqf staff. Refugee Services: UNRWA said its environmental health workers are continuing waste collection and public-health support across West Bank refugee camps. Regional Politics: Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif accused India of using covert tactics and proxies to destabilise Pakistan, while also stressing maritime security priorities. Arab Parliamentary Moves: Arab Parliament speakers in Cairo backed unified Arab positions on sovereignty and security, with the Palestinian cause at the center. Lebanon Deal Rebuffed: Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem rejected a US-brokered Israel-Lebanon framework, calling it a surrender and warning Israel’s presence violates “red lines.” Gaza Rights Focus: A UN inquiry report highlighted allegations of deliberate targeting of Palestinian children, intensifying calls for accountability.

Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Hamas says talks with mediators are ongoing to secure full implementation of the Gaza ceasefire, including remaining steps of phase one and mechanisms for phase two. Ceasefire Breaches, More Deaths: Five Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, including three police officers, as drones hit a civilian vehicle near Al-Maghazi and other attacks continued amid reported violations. West Bank Raids Escalate: Israel is reportedly preparing a wider push into West Bank refugee camps around upcoming Jewish holidays, with forces redirected from Lebanon and raids timed to coincide with “treatment” areas. Diplomacy for Gaza’s Future: Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides is set to meet former UK premier Tony Blair ahead of Gaza governance and reconstruction talks tied to the “Gaza Board of Peace” process. India’s Gaza Rift: Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi renewed attacks on India’s “stony silence” over Gaza, citing UN findings on alleged genocide, while BJP figures hit back saying India’s stance is balanced and humanitarian aid is ongoing. Local Flash: Israeli forces arrested two Palestinian children in Silwan, south of Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Nakba Memory in Canada: A new exhibit, “Palestine Uprooted: Nakba Past and Present,” is set to open at Winnipeg’s Canadian Museum for Human Rights, spotlighting the 1948 displacement of about 750,000 Palestinians and the long fallout for families like Fouad Sahyoun’s, who say they were barred from returning. Museum Backlash: A trustee resigned over concerns the display lacks context and consultation, while the museum’s leadership says it is opening to the public as planned. Gaza Deaths in New Strikes: Israeli attacks in central Gaza killed three Palestinians, including police officers, after a drone hit a vehicle near Maghazi refugee camp. UN Child-Targeting Findings: A UN inquiry report again alleges Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, intensifying international pressure for accountability and a ceasefire. West Bank Settler Violence: Israeli prosecutors filed terror-related charges against six people over a June 14 settler attack on villages and a mosque near Ramallah, including arson with worshippers inside. Diplomatic Pressure: Namibia urged a genuine, sustained ceasefire at the UN, citing the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

Arms Transparency: Australia’s defence minister agreed to disclose details “relevant to” arms exports to Israel after a court order, following a case by Palestinian rights groups Al-Haq, Al Mezan and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights. Gaza Border Tensions: Israeli forces are on high alert for Friday protests near Gaza’s “yellow line,” with reports of Fatah-linked calls and Hamas counter-messaging amid fears of fresh border unrest. West Bank Pressure: Settlers set fire to Palestinian farmland near Turmus Ayya, while Israeli raids continued in the area, as attacks on land and property rise. Prisoner Abuse Claims: The Palestinian Prisoners Club says Israeli forces carried out “field executions” of two detainees during arrest operations in Jenin and Salfit. Diplomacy & Waterways: Gulf and US officials reaffirmed their strategic partnership and stressed security of the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran rejected the US-GCC line as provocative. Local Governance in Hebron: Israel’s move to strip parts of Hebron Municipality of planning powers is drawing renewed warnings of de facto annexation.

Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: UNICEF warned the Gaza “ceasefire” is a “cruel and deadly illusion,” saying Israel has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians since October, including 265 children, while aid and safety remain in freefall. UN Accountability: A UN commission of inquiry says Palestinian children were deliberately targeted even during the ceasefire, including cases involving drones and attacks on civilians, renewing global calls for action. West Bank Pressure: Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally and Archbishop Hosam Naoum warned of an “existential” challenge for Palestinian Christians as settler violence, displacement and discrimination deepen. UK Politics & Rights: The British Medical Association voted to lobby the NHS to drop the IHRA antisemitism definition, arguing it’s being used to curb speech—amid ongoing disputes tied to Israel-Palestine. Democratic Party Split (US): US Sen. Chris Van Hollen endorsed anti-Israel progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed, highlighting widening fractures in US politics over Gaza. Regional Diplomacy: GCC and US ministers in Bahrain stressed reopening the Strait of Hormuz without tolls, while Rubio cited Iran’s regional interference via proxies.

UN Inquiry on Gaza Children: A UN independent commission says Israeli forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza and the West Bank, calling the conduct genocide and war crimes, while Israel rejects the findings as a “political blood libel.” West Bank Land Grab: Israel has designated about 115 acres near Sinjil as “state land,” a move critics say is meant to expand settlements and connect outposts into a corridor. Raid in Salfit: A Palestinian man was killed during an Israeli raid and house search in Sarta, west of Salfit, as West Bank attacks and arrests continue. Ancient Sites Bill: Israel’s parliament advanced a bill to place management of ancient West Bank sites under Israeli heritage authorities, with Palestinians and rights groups warning it amounts to annexation. Local Governance/Transit: Jordan’s interior minister inspected operations at the King Hussein Bridge, citing service capacity, electronic booking, and planned upgrades to ease crossings. Regional Cooperation: The Arab League and UNODC held a Cairo meeting on a regional framework to tackle drugs, organized crime, and corruption, with Palestine among participants.