AGP Executive Report

US-Iran MoU: Qatar’s PM says the US-Iran memorandum signed last week “lays the foundation” to end the war and open a negotiation track toward a final deal, with talks focused on the nuclear file and a regional framework for other issues. Gaza humanitarian strain: UN agencies report weekend airstrikes and shelling across Gaza, with fuel shortages hitting services; Kerem Shalom remains the main crossing for aid, while partners warn more access points and fewer restrictions are needed. Children “unprotected”: A UN rights committee says children in Gaza and the West Bank are increasingly unprotected as NGOs and rights groups face raids, travel bans, sanctions, and threats, forcing them to scale back. West Bank access pressure: Beit Fajjar officials urge European and international intervention over the continued closure of the town’s main entrance, saying it’s damaging the local economy and delaying essential services. Prisoners’ rights: A prisoner group calls for urgent action to release three pregnant Palestinian women held at Damon Prison, citing isolation and barred Red Cross visits. Gaza deaths: An Israeli strike killed a 16-year-old girl on her way to a high school exam in Gaza City, relatives say, amid continued attacks despite a ceasefire.

Gaza Shelter Crisis: A new Norwegian Refugee Council report says nearly one million people in Gaza still live in tents, with 170,000 households in makeshift shelters and most lacking basic emergency materials as destruction and aid limits continue. West Bank Raids: Israeli forces shot and killed two Palestinian teenagers near the Karmei Tzur settlement, while raids and settler attacks injured others across areas including Nablus and Tulkarem. Journalists Under Fire: Al Jazeera condemned the killing of cameraman Ahmed Wishah in a Gaza strike, saying he was targeted amid a wider pattern of attacks on media workers. Holy Land Visit: The Archbishop of Canterbury began a pastoral visit to the Holy Land, meeting Palestinian Anglican Layan Nasir, who has spent years in Israeli administrative detention. Regional Diplomacy: Qatar and Pakistan say US-Iran talks in Switzerland produced a roadmap toward a final deal within 60 days, with a de-confliction mechanism discussed for Lebanon. Local Life: Ramallah’s agriculture ministry says no watermelon virus cases were found in Palestinian fields, urging calm after Israeli media reports.

US-Iran Diplomacy: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan welcomed the US-Iran “Islamabad MoU,” calling it a step toward de-escalation and urging swift talks toward a lasting, verifiable settlement—while stressing that the Palestinian cause remains central to regional peace. Ceasefire Under Strain (Lebanon): Despite ceasefire claims, Israeli strikes in Lebanon continued, killing at least 7, including women and children, as Netanyahu said Israel will keep a security zone. Gaza Toll & Strikes: In Gaza, drone and air attacks killed Palestinians including an Al Jazeera journalist and children, with health officials warning of worsening humanitarian conditions. West Bank Pressure: Settlers blocked the Jericho-Ramallah road and attacked vehicles; Israeli forces also raided areas around Ramallah. UK Politics Scrutiny: UK Parliament is set to debate an inquiry into alleged Israeli influence on UK politics after an e-petition gathered over 118,000 signatures. Settlements & Hebron: Israel moved ahead with plans tied to major settlement expansion and moves stripping Palestinians of control in Hebron, raising fresh alarms.

Gaza Toll and Strikes: Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed at least six Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday, including two children and Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah, with families describing “no warning” attacks even after an October ceasefire. Humanitarian Crisis: The UN warned Gaza’s situation is worsening fast, with overcrowding, polluted conditions, disease risks, and severe shortages of clean water and basic services. West Bank Settler Violence: Two Palestinians were injured in Surif north of Hebron after settlers attacked homes with live fire, while other reports described injuries from settler assaults near Salfit. Hamas Political Move: Hamas called for a national meeting ahead of elections, framing it as a step toward Palestinian unity and legitimacy. Diplomacy on Iran: US and Iranian delegations began talks in Switzerland over the nuclear file and Lebanon, as regional diplomacy in Cairo also discussed Libya and the Iran-related MoU. Protest Abroad: Thousands marched in Berlin in solidarity with Palestinians and Lebanese, condemning Israeli attacks and Germany’s arming of Israel.

Gaza War: Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least six people in Gaza, including an Al Jazeera cameraman, as the fighting continues despite a ceasefire; Al Jazeera demanded punishment for Israeli officials and said its staff deaths in Gaza since 2023 have reached 12. West Bank Raids: Israeli forces raided multiple areas around Ramallah and al-Fawwar camp south of Hebron, detaining Palestinians and firing live rounds and stun grenades, while settlers attacked towns near Ramallah and Nablus. Diplomacy & Iran: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and U.S. officials met in Cairo to discuss the Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding and regional developments, as Iran’s moves around the Strait of Hormuz tied to Lebanon fighting raise uncertainty. Aid & Health Crisis: The Palestinian Embassy in India urged New Delhi to send emergency medical aid to Gaza under “Aarogya Maitri,” warning the healthcare system is on the verge of total collapse. Local Governance/Activism: Sacramento approved a socially responsible investment policy amendment and divested from Lockheed Martin, while the East End Food Co-op rejected a forced boycott of Israeli products.

Gaza Civilian Toll: Israeli helicopter and airstrikes killed a Palestinian family of four in Gaza City’s Al-Sabra area early Saturday, while another strike hit an apartment in Gaza City around 2 a.m., killing at least two children, according to Palestinian health officials and witnesses. Humanitarian Alarm: UNICEF said the Gaza ceasefire is a “deadly illusion,” with 265 Palestinian children killed since October 2025 and an average of one child death per day for more than eight months, as families face ongoing restrictions and worsening conditions. Medical Aid Push: The Palestinian Embassy in India urged urgent medical assistance for Gaza, warning the healthcare system is near total collapse and calling on India to support supplies under the “Aarogya Maitri” initiative. West Bank Tensions: The Palestinian Information Center reported 22 confrontations between Palestinians and Israeli settlers across five West Bank governorates, including 11 in Ramallah. International Pressure: Norway said it plans to ban trade with goods from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories, including limits on property and related services.

Gaza Ceasefire Under Fire: UNICEF says Israel’s “ceasefire” has been a “cruel and deadly illusion,” with at least 265 Palestinian children killed since October 2025—an average of one child a day—while attacks continue across homes, schools and public spaces. EU Pressure on Israel: EU leaders demand “unrestricted” humanitarian access to Gaza, rollback of West Bank settlement expansion, and compliance with international law, while calling for Hamas disarmament as part of a post-war framework. West Bank Violence and Governance: Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert warns of systematic violence against Palestinians under state protection, intensifying scrutiny of settlement activity and Israeli security failures. Norway Settlement Trade Ban: Norway proposes legally binding steps to ban trade with illegal Israeli settlements, including restrictions on goods, services tied to construction, and settlement property purchases. Diplomatic Rift in Europe: A dispute between EU foreign chief Kaja Kallas and Israel over “apartheid” remarks is escalating, with Israel cutting ties with her. Humanitarian Spotlight: Qatar Charity launches “Every Refugee Tent Holds a Story” for World Refugee Day, targeting refugees including Palestinians with food, water, shelter, healthcare and education support.

West Bank Mosque Attacks: Eight Muslim-majority countries, including UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, condemned settler arson attacks on the Grand Mosque in Jiljilya and Al-Farouq Mosque in Mazar’a al-Nubani north of Ramallah, calling them violations of religious sanctity and international law. Diplomatic Fallout: Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Saar severed ties with EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas after a reported “apartheid” comparison, while EU officials urged dialogue and reiterated support for a two-state solution. Gaza Humanitarian Pressure: UN relief chief Tom Fletcher urged removing humanitarian restraints on Gaza, warning aid access is still bottlenecked through limited crossings and approvals, leaving shortages of fuel and protective equipment. Regional Security: Reuters reported Iran’s IRGC set up secretive new Iraqi cells to carry out drone attacks on Gulf states hosting American forces. Politics in Israel: Opposition leader Yair Lapid warned Netanyahu’s government is damaging Israel’s relations with the US and Europe amid mounting tensions over the US-Iran memorandum. International Justice: ICC prosecutor Karim Khan was suspended by Britain’s Bar Standards Board over sexual misconduct allegations, with a July 24 vote looming.

UN Accountability: A new UN report says nearly 25,000 children were harmed by record violations in conflict last year, with government forces named as the main perpetrators for the first time, as abuses rose for a fourth straight year. West Bank Settler Violence: Jordan and a coalition of Muslim-majority countries condemned escalating settler attacks, including arson on mosques north of Ramallah, calling on Israel to stop and be held accountable. EU-Israel Rift: Israel’s foreign minister severed contact with EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas after she was reported to have compared Israel to apartheid-era South Africa, while the EU insists it does not label Israel an apartheid state. Gaza Death Toll: Gaza’s health ministry says Israeli strikes have killed 1,008 Palestinians since the October ceasefire, including a vehicle attack in Gaza City that killed three. Immigration & Palestine Rights: A US judge ordered Salah Sarsour’s release from ICE detention, ruling his detention violated First Amendment protections tied to his advocacy for Palestinian rights. Trade Pressure: UK union Unison backed calls for a complete ban on trade with illegal West Bank settlements.

Gaza Ceasefire Deaths: Gaza’s Health Ministry says 1,005 Palestinians have been killed since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire began, as strikes and drone attacks continue across central Gaza and Gaza City. West Bank Settlements & Hebron Control: Israel approved 576 new settlement units and issued demolition orders in the West Bank, while Bezalel Smotrich moves to scrap parts of the 1997 Hebron Agreement—tightening Israeli control around the Ibrahimi/Hebron holy site and construction approvals. Tulkarm Displacement: In the Tulkarm refugee camp, displaced families have been allowed limited access to retrieve belongings left behind. International Accountability: The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a criminal complaint in Belgium against an Israeli sniper, alleging Gaza war crimes and urging Belgian prosecution. Palestinian Youth Through Sport: Qatar-backed “Circle In” will reach 1,250 vulnerable Palestinian children in the West Bank and Gaza with sport-based learning and psychosocial support. Ramallah & Jerusalem Tensions: Jordan condemned escalating settler attacks, including mosque arsons in Ramallah, as resistance actions were reported across multiple West Bank cities.

Hebron Holy Site Control: Israel’s far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich says he has stripped Palestinians of planning authority over the Ibrahimi Mosque (Cave of the Patriarchs), transferring powers to a Zionist committee—sparking Palestinian Authority condemnation and fresh fears of escalation in the flashpoint city. West Bank Settler Attacks & Destruction: Reports say settlers torched mosques and damaged donor-funded schools and community infrastructure, including Finland-backed projects, as violence and intimidation continue across Area C. Gaza Humanitarian Pressure: The UN’s WFP welcomed an $800m US contribution while warning hunger will worsen in 13 hotspots; UNRWA also faces renewed calls for sustained Arab and international support. Iran-US Deal Fallout: As a US-Iran interim framework heads toward signing and a 60-day negotiation period, Israeli officials warn Iran may use the talks to “buy time,” while Trump signals US forces will stay in the Gulf “for a while.” International Spotlight: A video from a World Cup match claims an Israeli flag was confiscated while Palestinian flags remained visible, reigniting accusations of uneven treatment.

West Bank Settler Violence: Israeli settlers set fire to a mosque in Jiljiliya north of Ramallah, damaging the ablution room and main prayer space and scrawling Hebrew slogans, as UN warnings point to record settler attacks since the Gaza war began. Hebron Power Grab: The Palestinian presidency warned that Israel’s planned revocation of parts of the Hebron agreements—transferring planning and construction powers away from the Hebron municipality and affecting areas around the Ibrahimi Mosque—would escalate violations of the status quo. Humanitarian Fallout for Women: UNFPA said conditions for women and girls in Gaza and the West Bank are deteriorating, citing violence, movement restrictions, checkpoints, and a funding shortfall threatening reproductive health and protection services. Diplomacy Watch: G7 leaders backed the US-Iran MoU framework and welcomed steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump publicly rebuked Israel over Lebanon tactics, saying apartment-bombing kills civilians “not all Hezbollah.” Elections Update: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas amended election law, setting presidential elections next year and legislative elections on Nov. 1, with changes including lower candidate age and more seats. Canada Boosts Aid: Canada announced an extra $100 million for urgent humanitarian assistance in Gaza and the West Bank via UN and NGO partners, bringing total funding for Palestinian territories to $500 million.

US-Iran Deal Pressure on Israel: President Donald Trump says he and JD Vance signed an MoU to end the war with Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen and a 60-day ceasefire extension—while Israeli officials and analysts warn Netanyahu is being sidelined and may face a widening rift with Washington. Lebanon Fallout: Despite the US-Iran understanding, Israel vows to keep forces in “security zones” in Lebanon, and Iran’s top diplomat says any lasting deal requires Israel’s withdrawal from occupied Lebanese areas. Hebron Power Grab: In the occupied West Bank, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says Palestinians have been stripped of key municipal authority over the Cave of the Patriarchs/Ibrahimi Mosque, triggering Palestinian Authority backlash and warnings from Hamas and Islamic Jihad of escalating control. Palestinian Detainee Case: A Palestinian-American Birzeit student was arrested by the IDF and held without charge, with her family and US officials calling for action over the lack of due process and medical attention. UK Crackdown on Solidarity: Britain’s courts upheld the ban on Palestine Action, as rights groups denounce the move and activists vow to keep fighting. Gaza War Toll and Environment: Reports highlight continued strikes and Gaza’s humanitarian strain, while separate research finds “forever chemicals” (PFAS) linked to munitions showing up in potato leaves near an active war zone.

US-Iran MoU and regional fallout: The US and Iran say they’ve signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but key terms remain unpublished and contested, with Iran insisting Israel must withdraw from Lebanon while Israel says it will keep forces in “security zones.” West Bank economy under strain: A new report warns the West Bank is “teetering toward collapse,” blaming Israeli restrictions on movement, revenue and land that are dismantling the conditions for a viable Palestinian future. Gaza water crisis deepens: In Gaza, most families can’t reach the UN minimum water needs; only a tiny share of the coastal aquifer is usable, and many rely on trucked water or digging wells. Settlements and sanctions pressure: France moved to bar Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and sanctioned settler networks, while Amnesty renewed claims of state-backed ethnic cleansing aimed at annexation. Protests and tech politics: At Stanford, graduates walked out during Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s speech over Project Nimbus and ties to Israel, adding to campus and broader tech-company scrutiny. Trade links to Gaza: An investigation highlights how Israeli firms’ sales into Gaza happen largely in secret, with reported figures showing continued commercial flows despite the war.

West Bank Settlements & EU Pressure: Sky News says illegal Israeli settlement properties were promoted at a London property show, sparking protests, while the EU’s Kaja Kallas said there’s no bloc-wide consensus yet on sanctions against far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and that the EU will prepare options to restrict trade with illegal settlements. Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Israeli strikes killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza as mediators prepared for more Cairo ceasefire talks; Hamas says it agreed to most points of a US-brokered blueprint but disputes disarmament. Iran–US Deal Fallout: Netanyahu vowed Israel will keep troops in “security zones” in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria as long as necessary after the US-Iran memorandum, with Hamas welcoming the pact as a path to easing attacks. Palestinian Politics: Abbas announced presidential elections in early 2027 and legislative elections in November 2026. West Bank Home Demolitions: An investigation reports Israel is razing hundreds of homes in West Bank refugee camps under “spatial restructuring” to widen roads for military vehicles. UK Protest Crackdown: The Court of Appeal upheld the UK ban on Palestine Action as lawful, with police arresting dozens in London. Ramallah-Related Human Impact: A report from Quneitra describes Syrians forcibly evicted and homes demolished by Israeli forces, underscoring displacement beyond Palestine.

West Bank Economy Under Strain: A new International Crisis Group report says Israel’s movement limits, revenue controls and land grabs are dismantling the conditions for a Palestinian future, pushing the occupied West Bank toward collapse amid high unemployment and shrinking livelihoods. Gaza Roadmap Response: Hamas says it submitted Palestinian factions’ reply to a UN-mediated Gaza roadmap, stressing full Israeli withdrawal and prioritizing humanitarian access and ceasefire commitments before later phases. Prisoners in Focus: Palestinian prisoner Imad Sarhan died in Gilboa Prison after years of detention, with rights groups citing torture, medical neglect and worsening health. Ramallah Area Attacks: Settlers set fire to Palestinian cars and tried to burn a mosque near Ramallah, part of a reported surge in settler violence. Global Spotlight on Palestine: At Stanford, hundreds of graduates walked out during Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s commencement over Project Nimbus, a cloud deal tied to Israel’s government and war-related surveillance. US-Iran Deal Ripples: The US and Iran announced an interim deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel says it will keep forces in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.