AGP Executive Report

West Bank Health & Rights: The UK announced sweeping sanctions on goods and services tied to illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with Ed Miliband saying Britain now recognizes ethnic cleansing and will act to protect the two-state solution; Diplomatic Fallout: Israel vowed retaliation by closing the UK consulate in East Jerusalem, while the US ambassador warned sanctions could trigger consequences for British business; Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Despite a ceasefire, Israeli fire killed at least two Palestinians in Gaza and injured others, and Gaza’s health authorities reported ongoing deaths and severe medical needs; Rehabilitation Crisis: Gaza’s health ministry marked World Physiotherapy Day warning that the war has driven thousands of amputations and long-term rehabilitation needs, with shortages and blocked access to specialized care; Women’s Health & Survival: UN Women reported nearly one in four Gaza households is now headed by women, linked to war deaths and displacement, with major gaps in housing, safety, and access to essentials; Accountability & Security: Haaretz reported the UAE warned Netanyahu about a major Hamas operation before Oct. 7, sparking opposition calls that he is “unfit,” while his office denied the claim.

Humanitarian Health & Safety: A UN expert, Francesca Albanese, warned that Israeli rubble-clearing in Gaza could erase “atrocity crimes” traces and block recovery and identification of human remains, urging evidence-gathering before debris removal. Gaza Health & Care Access: Twelve released Palestinian prisoners arrived at Nasser medical complex in southern Gaza via ICRC transport, as documentation continues on physical and psychological effects after detention. Injury Reports (West Bank): In the northern West Bank, Israeli forces beat released prisoners in Anabta and Burqa, injuring three, while tear gas was fired at Ein Sinya checkpoint with no reported injuries. Displacement Threats: Arab foreign ministers condemned Israeli officials’ remarks about forcibly removing Palestinians from Gaza, calling them violations of international law and warning against turning displacement into policy. Energy & Wellness Infrastructure: PENRA reported progress on Palestinian solar expansion, with about 60% of solar projects implemented over two years and plans to scale municipal solar through “Shamsi Palestine.” Medical/Media Protection: The Committee to Protect Journalists said journalists were injured in Gaza and Lebanon despite ceasefires, highlighting ongoing risks to media workers near strikes. Public Health Advocacy & Disability: Adidas Arabia apologized after backlash over a campaign featuring an amputee Israeli veteran, amid Gaza’s reported traumatic amputation burden.

Humanitarian Protection: UNRWA Acting Commissioner-General Christian Saunders urged international action to protect Palestinians and keep essential services running, warning that funding gaps and Israeli restrictions are hitting healthcare and education across its five fields. Gaza Health Crisis: Despite a “ceasefire,” Israeli attacks killed five Palestinians including two children, with Gaza Health Ministry reporting at least five deaths and 30 injuries in 24 hours; UN expert Francesca Albanese warned that large-scale rubble removal could erase traces tied to atrocity investigations. West Bank Hunger & Access: WFP reported hunger surging in the West Bank as families lose land and livelihoods, with movement and access limits worsening daily needs. Ceasefire Violations & Injuries: Reports also described Palestinians injured in Israeli strikes and shelling incidents, including tear gas inhalation during a raid near Nablus, and continued harm to civilians and medical access. Health System Strain: Gaza’s health system remains under severe pressure, alongside ongoing concerns about amputations and rehabilitation needs highlighted by backlash over an Adidas amputee campaign.

Gaza Ceasefire Violations and Health Toll: Israeli attacks across Gaza killed five Palestinians, including two children, in the past 24 hours, with strikes hitting a classroom sheltering displaced families in Deir al-Balah, a civilian vehicle in Gaza City’s Rimal area, and other neighborhoods including Tuffah and Shati; Gaza’s Health Ministry says ceasefire violations have killed 1,344 and wounded about 4,464 since the truce began, as the wider war tops 73,000 deaths. West Bank Settler Violence: In the northern West Bank, settlers shot a man dead in Hayya near Nablus and injured two others, including a 17-year-old, with victims evacuated for treatment. Hospital Strain and Ongoing Injuries: Al-Shifa Hospital sources reported deaths and multiple injuries from drone and airstrike attacks, underscoring how repeated strikes keep overwhelming emergency care. Humanitarian Access and Displacement Risks: Belgium blocked 13 Palestinian students from Gaza despite visas and scholarships, citing fears of asylum and family reunification—adding pressure to an already fragile health and education pipeline. Public Health Advocacy Backlash: Actress Susan Sarandon said her pro-Palestine stance continues to cost her roles in Hollywood, highlighting how Gaza-related advocacy is still met with professional retaliation.

Gaza Health Update: Gaza’s health authorities report 73,651 martyrs and 174,592 injuries since Oct. 7, 2023; hospitals received 17 injured in the past day, while 1,344 have been killed since the ceasefire and 826 bodies recovered—many victims remain unreachable under rubble. Mass Burials After Long Delays: Families in Gaza City’s Zeitoun held funerals for about 100 people, including around 60 children, recovered after more than two years; remains were often fragments, underscoring how recovery and identification are still failing. Ceasefire Violations With Health Impact: Israeli forces carried out 12 new ceasefire violations, injuring at least nine Palestinians, including drone strikes and shelling that sent multiple victims to al-Shifa. UNRWA Under Pressure: Arab League chief Nabil Fahmy met UNRWA’s acting commissioner-general, urging donors to close the funding gap that is cutting health and education services; separate reports also highlight Israeli moves against UNRWA facilities like the Qalandia Training Center. Care Access and Disability Needs: A new PNN “Accountability” TV episode spotlights emergency medical transport gaps and the needs of children with disabilities amid displacement and home demolitions. Humanitarian Food Strain: Community kitchens in Gaza are operating far below earlier levels due to funding shortages, leaving families with fewer and less reliable cooked meals. Injuries and Rehabilitation: Qatar Charity highlighted ongoing support for amputees and rehabilitation needs, including prosthetic care for a young child affected by bombing.

Gaza Health & Care: Gaza civil defence says it recovered remains of 55 people from rubble of a residential home hit in an Israeli strike nearly three years ago, underscoring how recovery is slowed by a shortage of bulldozers and trucks; Humanitarian Crisis: Gaza’s health system reports the death toll from the war has reached 73,651, with 174,575 wounded, and warns many victims remain unreachable under debris as winter nears; Medical Services Under Fire: Al-Shifa’s director says the respiratory and pulmonary endoscopy unit has restarted after a three-year suspension, as teams keep working despite the siege; Ceasefire Violations: Israeli strikes and shelling injured women and children in areas including Al-Tuffah and Al-Zeitoun, while hospitals reported fresh casualties; Aid, Access & Accountability: UN officials warn worsening conditions and limited access will raise public health risks for civilians in Gaza and the West Bank, calling for more funding and safer humanitarian operations; International Pressure on Medicine Claims: Israel’s foreign ministry and US envoy Mike Huckabee pushed back on UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband’s Gaza medicine remarks, while the UK says it heard “horrific” accounts from people on the ground.

Public Health Watch: The UN says Gaza and the occupied West Bank face rising winter health risks as overcrowding, damaged services, and repeated attacks push disease and displacement higher, urging more funding and safer access. Gaza Civilian Harm: Gaza civil defence recovered remains of 55 people from rubble of an Israeli strike two years ago, with thousands still believed buried and major equipment shortages slowing recovery. Northern Gaza Injury: A Palestinian child was wounded by Israeli fire near Gaza City as strikes and drone attacks continued around displaced-person areas. Water & Sanitation Strain: In Nuseirat, the municipality reports nearly three years of war have crippled water and sewage networks, with fuel and spare-part shortages shutting down wells and threatening further breakdowns. Prison Health Crisis: A Gaza prisoner in Negev prison is reported to be in severe pain from hemorrhoids after alleged sexual assault, with claims of denied specialist medical exams. Aid & Accountability: A British charity regulator is set to examine complaints that Gaza relief cash may have been diverted to Hamas, after concerns about weak controls and cash handovers. Humanitarian Access in Lebanon: UNIFIL reports increased Israeli activity near the Blue Line while aid and medical evacuations continue amid escalating border tensions.

West Bank Health & Safety: Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem and blocked humanitarian aid to a besieged West Bank village, while arrests and raids continued across Nablus and other areas, raising urgent access concerns for medical care. Gaza Public Health Under Strain: Gaza’s health ministry reported eight Palestinians killed in the past day amid ongoing ceasefire violations, with bodies trapped and unreachable—an alarming sign for emergency response capacity. Humanitarian Access & Aid Delivery: The Freedom Flotilla Coalition announced a new October maritime mission to Gaza to challenge the blockade and demand safe, unrestricted entry of food, water, and medicine. Health Rights in Detention: A UN-linked report warned that forced displacement in the West Bank could amount to a crime against humanity, while separate coverage highlighted deteriorating health conditions for Palestinian women detainees in Israeli jails. Care in Conflict (Media & Medicine): The documentary American Doctor spotlighted Gaza clinicians’ work and the ethical fight over showing patients’ injuries, underscoring how war reshapes medical practice and public attention.

Climate & Health in Gaza: The Palestinian Authority says Israel’s bombardment has set back Gaza’s ability to adapt to climate change, leaving about 2 million people more exposed to heatwaves, drought and waterborne disease after housing, water and sanitation, health facilities, energy and roads were damaged. Medical Abuse in Detention: Pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya—abducted from Gaza and held without charge since Dec 2024—told his lawyer he’s still being beaten by guards, including threats to keep silent and deliberate sleep deprivation. Forced Displacement Plans: Israeli far-right officials, including Itamar Ben-Gvir and Defence Minister Israel Katz, renewed calls for removing Gaza’s population via “voluntary emigration,” framing it as needing U.S. approval—rights groups warn this amounts to ethnic cleansing and a war crime. Ceasefire Strain & Violence: Reports describe continued Israeli raids and killings in Gaza and the West Bank, including a militia-backed abduction and execution in Khan Younis area and deaths of teenagers in the Ramallah region. Water & Disease Risk: Gaza’s water and sewage systems remain under severe strain, with wider regional reporting highlighting how algae and infrastructure damage can disrupt desalination and worsen public health. Humanitarian Support: UN and partners continue delivering aid amid obstacles, while Egypt’s large relief convoys are highlighted as keeping hospitals running.

Gaza Public Health Alarm: WHO chief Tedros warned Gaza’s humanitarian and health crisis is worsening as displacement swells and winter nears, with the health system unable to absorb more disease and illness. Aid and Care Access: UN teams said they kept moving supplies into Gaza daily, while WHO reported evacuating 13,000+ patients since Oct 2023 (6,000+ children), and urged reopening West Bank referral pathways. Power Collapse in Gaza: A Gaza generator network is nearing total shutdown as Israel blocks engine oil, lubricants, batteries, and spare parts, leaving the grid effectively at zero and killing technicians. Medical Atrocity Accountability: A complaint filed in France alleges torture and war crimes by former Israeli soldier Elitzur Getler, tied to attacks on civilian sites including children’s hospital and schools. West Bank Violence and Injuries: Palestinian health officials reported two teenagers killed in Al-Mughayyir after settler attacks and army raids; UN condemned the killings and urged accountability. Humanitarian Supplies for Winter: UN partners collected hundreds of pallets at Kerem Shalom, including infant food and diapers, but said critical equipment and engine oil still face delays. Gaza Displacement Policy: Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir unveiled “Disengagement 710,” proposing “voluntary” emigration of 1.86 million Palestinians over seven years, including medical and humanitarian reasons. Community Health Under Siege: Reports also highlighted how Gaza’s water and wastewater systems are collapsing, raising pollution and disease risks.

Health & Safety in Detention: Palestinian pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safia, held since Dec 2024, says guards beat him, disrupt his sleep, and threaten him to stay silent, with EU and rights groups pressing for fair treatment. Ceasefire Violations in Gaza: Despite the October 2025 ceasefire, Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least two people in Beit Lahia and injured others, with Gaza health figures citing thousands dead and wounded since the truce. West Bank Violence & Trauma: Israeli forces demolished Khirbet Al Tabban, displacing families, and killed two teens in Al-Mughayyir near Ramallah during clashes tied to settler attacks. Medical Access & Infrastructure Pressure: Reports highlight Gaza’s worsening healthcare conditions and ongoing attacks on medical spaces, while water and sanitation breakdowns continue to raise disease risks. Humanitarian Care in Nablus: Palestinian PM Mohammad Mustafa visited Jordan Field Hospital in Nablus, praising 24/7 services and surgeries for hundreds of thousands of patients. Prisoner Rights & International Action: EU officials urged Israel to respect fair-trial and prisoners’ rights in Abu Safia’s case, as legal and medical scrutiny grows.

Gaza Nutrition Crisis: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) says it has started distributing baby formula to support 10,000 infants and young children across Gaza, aiming to prevent malnutrition-related health complications. Ceasefire Violations & Civilian Harm: Palestinian sources report Israeli strikes and gunfire killing at least three Palestinians in Gaza and more in the West Bank, with hospitals receiving the wounded and dead. Water & Disease Risk: Gaza’s Water Authority warns the wastewater system is near collapse, with untreated sewage discharged into the sea and groundwater as treatment plants sit out of service—raising fears of rising disease ahead of winter. Medical Neglect in Detention: Al-Shifa leadership and rights monitors say detained doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is being beaten, threatened, and denied independent medical access, with his health deteriorating. Education Under Pressure: Palestinian churches urge international action after Israel barred West Bank teachers from reaching Jerusalem Christian schools, forcing an open-ended strike that threatens the 2026–2027 school year. West Bank Violence: Reports describe settler assaults and Israeli sniper fire killing Palestinian teens near Ramallah, alongside ongoing demolitions and attacks.

Gaza Health Toll: Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry says Israeli attacks killed 8 more Palestinians in the past day, pushing the total since the ceasefire to 1,334 killed and 4,429 injured, with the overall war toll now at 73,470 dead and 174,540 wounded. Winter Health Risks: WHO warns the rainy season could worsen Gaza’s health crisis, as deteriorating water quality and rising disease risks strain already fragile care. Water & Disease: Reports highlight Gaza displacement camps as breeding grounds for contagious skin diseases, with families facing poor hygiene, limited clean water, and shortages of medicines and disinfectants. West Bank Food Cuts: The World Food Programme is halving food assistance recipients in the West Bank due to funding shortfalls, warning that needs have doubled since 2023 and many households are cutting meal quality. Maternal Care Access: A Belfast City Council motion passed to secure entry of mobile maternity units into Gaza, despite opposition, as pregnant women face worsening access to essential services. Hajj Medical Screening: Jordan’s Awqaf Ministry opens preliminary Hajj registration for Jordanians and Gaza-origin residents, requiring medical clearance for specified diseases. Prison Health: A commission warns of worsening health for Palestinian women detainees in Israeli jails amid intensified repression. Aid Accountability: Istanbul lawyers travel to The Hague to submit Gaza-related evidence, including harms to women and children, urging justice amid ongoing claims of genocide and crimes against humanity. Settler Violence & Safety: NBC News correspondent Matt Bradley speaks out after a physical attack by masked settlers while covering Palestinians in the West Bank, underscoring risks to health workers and civilians alike.

Gaza Civilian Toll: Israeli airstrikes west of Gaza City hit the Al-Katiba area, killing at least three Palestinians (including children) and wounding more than 20, as displaced families sheltering near hospitals and universities faced repeated blasts and panic. Targeted Raids: Israel also carried out a daytime operation in Gaza City to seize Hamas’s internal security chief, with airstrikes used to protect troops; medics and residents reported deaths and injuries in the wider attacks. Water & Disease Risk: WHO warnings highlight a looming health crisis as Gaza heads toward the rainy season, with deteriorating water quality and rising disease risks. Humanitarian Aid Cuts: UN agencies report worsening shortages, including plans to halve West Bank food assistance due to funding gaps, while Gaza faces continued access constraints. East Jerusalem Health/Access: Palestinian education officials warn Israel is systematically targeting schooling in occupied East Jerusalem, including permit denials affecting teachers—an indirect hit to community health and wellbeing. Accountability Effort: The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a criminal complaint in Greece against an Israeli soldier over alleged war crimes and genocide tied to destruction in Gaza. Health Advocacy in Media: A documentary, American Doctor, spotlights U.S. physicians treating children in Gaza and pushing for action beyond the hospital.

Gaza Water & Disease Watch: WHO warns Gaza’s water quality is worsening fast, with microbiological contamination nearly tripling and acute watery diarrhoea cases nearly doubling, as winter rains threaten flooding that could spread sewage and contaminated water into crowded shelters. UNICEF Essential Care: UNICEF says it’s supporting clinics for mothers and children in Gaza, restoring primary health care and immunization services after bombardment and medical infrastructure damage. Ceasefire Strain, More Dead: Israeli strikes and raids across Gaza City and central areas killed at least three Palestinians, including children, with medics reporting additional injuries as special forces operations were described by both sides. Food Aid Cuts in the West Bank: WFP says severe funding shortages are forcing it to halve West Bank food assistance from 400,000 to 200,000 people, while warning further Gaza cuts may be unavoidable without new funding. East Jerusalem School Strike: Private and Christian schools in occupied East Jerusalem shut classes after Israel allegedly failed to renew entry permits for 70+ teachers and staff, disrupting education, safety, and health-related services. Prison Health Alarm: A commission warns of worsening health for Palestinian women detainees in Israeli jails, as reports highlight intensified repression and raids.

Violence & Safety for Health Workers: Gaza health officials report at least five Palestinians killed in fresh Israeli strikes, including a vehicle attack in Tel al-Hawa and an airstrike near a public park in Gaza City, while UN humanitarians warn attacks are hitting civilian facilities like Al Aqsa Hospital and worsening already fragile care access. Missing Persons & Mental Health: Families in Gaza say thousands of Palestinians—including nearly 200 children—remain missing, with relatives describing months of uncertainty and inability to mourn. Water & Public Health: Reports say over 80% of Gaza’s water and sewage networks are destroyed, raising fears of worsening pollution and disease risk. Settler Violence & Care Access: In the West Bank, NBC correspondent Matt Bradley says masked settlers attacked his team while he was interviewing a Palestinian woman, highlighting ongoing risks to civilians and journalists near medical and community spaces. Education Disruption: In Jerusalem, Christian schools suspend classes after Israel fails to renew entry permits for 70+ teachers and staff, disrupting education and health services at schools. Prisoner Health: Palestinian Prisoners’ Authority reports detainees injured in assaults inside Israeli prisons, adding to concerns about medical neglect and safety.