AGP Executive Report

Winter Shelter Crisis: Displaced families in Khan Younis’s Fash Farsh area are pleading for tents, tarpaulins, blankets and medical supplies as cold weather approaches, warning that shortages and damaged shelters could bring more deaths. Ceasefire Under Strain: Israeli strikes across central and southern Gaza killed a six-year-old girl in a displacement tent near Deir al-Balah and a man hit by a drone near al-Hawouz, while Gaza City saw injuries from an airstrike near the Engineers’ Syndicate and naval fire along the coast. Aid Convoys Continue: Five UAE aid convoys—55 trucks carrying 617 tonnes—entered Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, bringing totals to 14,442 trucks and 136,891 tonnes since the operation began. Destruction Spotlight: Angelina Jolie shared before-and-after satellite images of Gaza City, Rafah and Khan Younis, citing UN figures that 82% of buildings were damaged and warning that 1.98 million people need shelter support ahead of winter. Christian Community Mourns: The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem expressed grief after an Israeli strike killed a Christian mother and daughter in Gaza City, with funerals held at Saint Porphyrius Church.

Gaza City Strike: Gaza’s civil defence and Al-Shifa hospital say an overnight Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City apartment in Rimal killed five Palestinians, including four women, after two missiles hit and sparked a fire; funerals were held at Saint Porphyrius Greek Orthodox Church. Targeted Killings: Israel says it tried to kill senior Hamas official Ali al-Amoudi in the same strike, calling him a key figure in planning Oct. 7 and saying it is reviewing whether he was killed or injured. Ceasefire Strain: UN and WHO officials warn that even with a ceasefire in place, aid access and medical supplies remain delayed and restricted, leaving Gaza’s humanitarian crisis “overwhelming” and worsening health outcomes. Diplomatic Pressure: UK officials, via the British ambassador to Kuwait, say Britain now treats the West Bank occupation as unlawful and will back independent investigations into alleged war crimes in Gaza, including via the ICC or ICJ. Human Toll: Christian leaders mourn two women killed in the strike, underscoring how civilians—including Gaza’s small Christian community—continue to be hit.

Gaza City Airstrike: Israeli forces hit a residential apartment in Gaza City’s Remal area, killing at least five people (including women) and injuring six, as rescue teams searched rubble after the strike despite a ceasefire. Humanitarian Pressure: The WHO warned that delays and restrictions on medical supplies entering Gaza—often routed through Kerem Shalom—are causing “devastating consequences,” including repeated rejections of prosthetics shipments. Local Education in Displacement: In Al-Zawaida, school principal Rana Muslim launched a volunteer education initiative for displaced children, offering classes from kindergarten through seventh grade plus psychosocial support. West Bank Settler Violence: Settlers attacked Palestinian homes and olive harvesters near Ramallah and in Beita, with at least one farmer wounded as olive harvesting begins. Holy Site Tensions: Thousands of Palestinians reached Al-Aqsa for Friday prayer amid tightened Israeli access measures and heavy police deployment around Jerusalem’s Old City. US-Hamas Finance: The US announced new measures targeting a Hamas-linked fundraising network, including charges tied to alleged transfers of over $1.7 million.

Gaza City Strikes: An Israeli airstrike hit a house in Camp 2 in Nuseirat, killing one Palestinian, while gunboats fired toward Gaza City’s coast; earlier in the day, strikes and army fire killed and injured people across Gaza City and the south. West Bank Crackdown: In the occupied West Bank, reports say 1,764 Israeli violations occurred over a week, including arrests, raids, demolitions, checkpoint restrictions, and settler attacks. Humanitarian Pressure: A UN aid update warns Gaza access and winter needs remain dire, with funding and political will still falling short. Gaza Resilience: Despite rubble, Gaza farmers are finding ways to regrow—roots and vines surviving underground are helping families restart grape and fig harvests. International Finance Crackdown: The US Treasury says it has sanctioned a Hamas financing network tied to sham charities and crypto channels, as the FBI moves to dismantle fundraising schemes.

Gaza City Funeral: Civil Defence and ICRC teams helped families bury the remains of 105 Palestinians recovered from rubble in Gaza City’s al-Taj area, including 37 children, after a 17-day search following strikes in Oct. 2023. Cash-for-Work Relief: In Gaza, a UN World Food Programme cash-for-work scheme is giving displaced people temporary jobs—turning aid supplies like flour bags into products—paying 1,000 shekels a month. Gaza Health Crisis: Gaza’s diagnostic system is collapsing, leaving hundreds of breast cancer cases undetected as patients face catastrophic delays. IDF Claims on Media Deaths: The IDF says 170 people killed in Gaza who were presented as journalists were actually operatives, publishing names and affiliations. West Bank Pressure: A report warns Israel’s expanding West Bank measures are reshaping territory and pushing Palestinians off land, raising the question of how Jordan and the international community can stop the trajectory. Regional Politics: Israel’s Supreme Court pressure led Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh to withdraw from the Oct. 27 election.

Ceasefire under strain in Gaza: Israeli strikes killed at least eight Palestinians across the Strip, including five in a Gaza City transport hit as fuel shortages force crowded travel, while hospital officials reported more deaths and injuries. Remains recovered: Palestinians began preparing to bury the remains of 105 people killed in the 2023 Al Taj 3 attack on Gaza City, after civil defence teams retrieved bodies from rubble. IDF vs “NAZA” film: The IDF issued a detailed rebuttal rejecting claims in the Gaza documentary “NAZA,” disputing figures on civilian harm and arguing targeting decisions are made by authorized officers, not AI. Voices from Gaza: Middle East Eye launched a new podcast giving Palestinians in Gaza a direct platform to describe displacement, shortages, and daily survival. Regional politics: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince vowed firm responses to threats while reaffirming support for an independent Palestinian state. Humanitarian access: UN reporting says Israeli restrictions on access continue to block aid and winter preparations.

Gaza Humanitarian Access: The UN says Israeli restrictions block access to 65% of Gaza’s land, leaving aid and flood protection teams unable to reach overcrowded areas and forcing complex clearance and infrastructure work for any new shelters. Displacement Under Pressure: A Danish Refugee Council report warns that displacement has “changed shape” rather than ended, pointing to the so-called “Yellow Line” expanding westward and squeezing camps and families. Deadly Strikes Despite Ceasefire: Israeli attacks across Gaza killed at least eight, including a minibus strike in Gaza City’s Tel al-Hawa area that killed six and wounded 15, while separate reports say more Palestinians were killed in other strikes. Journalists Targeted: Gaza’s media office says Israel killed another Palestinian journalist, raising the death toll of journalists to 263 since the war began. Regional Diplomacy: Turkey’s foreign minister is set to visit the UAE to discuss Gaza’s peace plan and rebuilding, alongside maritime security and other regional hotspots. West Bank Tensions: Reports describe tear gas raids in Tarqumiyah and settler attacks near Yatta, as life remains tense under ongoing restrictions.

Ceasefire in name only: Israel’s Government Media Office says it carried out 5,147 Gaza ceasefire violations since Oct 10, 2025, killing 1,421 Palestinians, as winter nears and the UN warns of a looming humanitarian catastrophe. It also claims only 35% of agreed aid trucks entered Gaza, while Google Maps updates show destruction spreading beyond single buildings to whole residential blocks. Al-Aqsa under Sukkot pressure: Around 500 Israeli settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque under police protection during Sukkot, with Palestinian groups warning this deepens Judaization fears. Targeted strikes continue: Israeli airstrikes killed Hamas armed-wing head Izz al-Din Al-Beik in Gaza City, as attacks wounded children and others despite the ceasefire. Humanitarian strain: UN officials say Gaza’s crisis remains severe, with persistent problems in water, sanitation, shelter and waste, and thousands still missing under rubble. West Bank flare-ups: Settler violence blocked a displaced Palestinian family’s return home near Ramallah, while the UK urged action to protect the two-state solution amid settlement expansion.

Gaza Violence Update: Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes killed at least seven people on Tuesday, including Hamas northern brigade commander Izz al-Din al-Beik, as drones hit areas west of Gaza City and in Jabalia and Deir al-Balah. Al-Aqsa Tensions: On Sukkot’s fourth day, 1,462 Israeli settlers entered the Al-Aqsa compound via the Moroccan Gate under police protection, with reports of assaults on Palestinians and tighter restrictions on worshippers. Gaza Reconstruction Politics: The US-backed Board of Peace unveiled a $2.45bn, six-month Gaza recovery plan, but implementation is stalled over Hamas disarmament, transfer of authority, and Israel’s withdrawal sequence. Palestinian Electoral Moves: Hamas, Islamic Jihad and ex-Fatah figure Mohammed Dahlan are forming an electoral coalition ahead of planned Nov. 28 legislative elections. International Legal Pressure: The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a criminal complaint in Vietnam against an Israeli reservist it says helped destroy civilian property in Gaza.

Ceasefire under strain: Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed at least two Palestinian women and wounded others across Gaza City and Nuseirat, as officials and medics said violence continued despite a U.S.-brokered truce. Targeted killings: Israel said it killed Hamas Northern Brigade commander Izz al-Din al-Beik in a dawn strike on an apartment in Gaza City’s Nasr neighbourhood, with Hamas confirming the death. Aid and control fears: A report on Gaza Humanitarian Foundation’s “privatised, militarised” food delivery model—using a few heavily secured sites and armed contractors—warns it risks turning relief into a tool of control. West Bank settler violence: More than 100 settlers attacked Jalud to block a Palestinian family’s court-ordered return, setting fires and throwing rocks at security forces. Diplomacy and pressure: UNGA coverage highlighted calls for Palestinian sovereignty amid the Gaza war, while UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said Britain is considering defying an Israeli order to close its East Jerusalem consulate. Humanitarian fallout: Gaza doctors face worsening diagnostic delays as lab services and testing capacity break down under shortages and damage.

UN Settlements Watch: OHCHR says 214 companies from 11 countries are tied to Israeli settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, urging them to address human rights harms. Gaza Winter Prep: UN warns Israeli restrictions and funding gaps leave winter shelter materials for only 50,000 households, with approvals needed “quickly.” Gaza Strikes: Israeli attacks in Gaza City and Nuseirat killed at least two Palestinians and wounded others, as ceasefire violations continue. Reconstruction Denial: Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich says taking away hope of rebuilding Gaza is key to pushing Palestinians out. Local Economy Under Pressure: Palestinian farmers report olive harvest access problems from settlements, bypass roads, military bases and the separation barrier. Tech and Survival: Gaza’s young inventors build robots to inspect dangerous buildings and help people with disabilities. Diplomatic Tensions: Netherlands summons Israel’s ambassador after Israel revoked Ramallah diplomats’ credentials over settlement trade bans. Palestinian Politics: Seven electoral lists have applied for the Palestinian Legislative Council vote on Nov. 28, with legal review still pending.

Satellite Evidence of Ruins: New Google Earth images and Google Maps updates show Gaza’s neighborhoods flattened from Rafah to Gaza City, including heavy damage around Al-Shifa Hospital and sprawling shelter areas. Civil Defense Recovery: Gaza Civil Defense says it recovered remains of 28 Palestinians from a house destroyed by Israel in 2023, with more searches slowed by lack of heavy equipment. Al-Aqsa Restrictions: Israeli police backed about 1,500 settler incursions into Al-Aqsa, while Palestinians faced tighter access rules in occupied Jerusalem. West Bank Crackdown: Israel sealed off the West Bank for a week over Sukkot, tightening movement and holy-site access; separate reports also describe settler attacks and vehicle burnings. Diplomatic Pushback: Israel revoked Dutch diplomats’ status in Ramallah after the Netherlands’ ban on settlement goods, escalating a wider EU dispute. Gaza Economy Under Strain: Reports say Hamas-linked salary payments are pushing merchants to shift from cash to apps and e-wallets as targeting of financial officials continues. Elections Warning: Avigdor Liberman warns Palestinian legislative elections on Nov. 28 could repeat 2006 Hamas gains, urging dismantling the PA.

Gaza Death Toll: Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll has topped 74,000, with more than 175,000 injured since Oct. 2023, as Israeli strikes and gunfire continue even after a US-backed ceasefire. Airstrikes in Gaza City: Reports say an airstrike on a car in Gaza City killed one and injured several, adding to daily casualties. Collapse Risk for Families: Gaza families are sheltering in buildings that may collapse, with residents trapped between damaged structures and a lack of safe alternatives. UN Satellite Damage: Google Maps satellite images shared online show devastated neighborhoods, with the UN estimating 82% of structures damaged. West Bank Tensions: Israeli forces arrested a young man from Balata near Nablus; elsewhere, settlers uprooted olive trees near Bethlehem and attacked residents. Diplomatic Pressure: Israel gave Dutch diplomats in Ramallah seven days to return documents after the Netherlands banned trade in West Bank settlement goods. Hezbollah Stance: Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem vowed resistance will continue and called for freezing direct Lebanon negotiations.

Gaza War Toll: Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll has passed 74,000 (74,016 killed) with 175,068 wounded since Oct. 7, 2023, as Israel’s strikes continue despite a ceasefire that halted the heaviest fighting. Ceasefire Violations: Reports from Gaza describe drone strikes and heavy fire across Khan Younis, Al-Shati, and northern Gaza, with multiple injuries and deaths. West Bank Closures: Israel ordered a weeklong “comprehensive closure” for the Sukkot holiday, tightening movement around Ramallah and closing roads and entrances to several towns and villages. Diplomacy at UNGA: Egypt urged political solutions and rejected forced displacement, while the Philippines called for disputes to be settled through diplomacy and international law. UN Gaza Politics: Netanyahu’s UNGA Gaza defense drew sharp backlash and walkouts, as critics accused him of deflecting from the humanitarian catastrophe. Elections in Gaza: Palestinian election officials say they’re preparing up to 110 polling centers for Nov. 28 legislative elections, with security the biggest hurdle. Culture & Pressure: The “NAZA” Gaza documentary continues to spark controversy, while international sports protests over Israel-linked fixtures keep spreading.

Economic Crisis: UN trade body says Gaza’s GDP per capita fell to about 58 cents a day in 2025, as shortages and price spikes deepen the siege. Humanitarian Water: Gaza’s desalination plants face shutdown risk from missing oils, filters, spare parts and power gear, threatening safe drinking water and public health. UNRWA Clash: Hamas condemned the US-created “Board of Peace” for refusing to work with UNRWA in Gaza, calling it an effort to end the agency’s role. Elections in Gaza/West Bank: The Palestinian elections commission opened candidate-list registration for Nov. 28 legislative polls, with rules on women’s representation and list sizes. Media Under Fire: Gaza’s Government Media Office says 262 Palestinian journalists have been killed since 2023, with dozens detained and media offices destroyed. Diplomacy at UNGA: Philippines urged an immediate Gaza ceasefire and two-state solution; China backed two-state governance and opposed unilateral military actions. Culture/Politics: The Gaza documentary “NAZA” is set for free streaming on The Guardian after a Venice run, while protests erupted around its New York premiere.

Al-Aqsa Pressure: Pakistan’s DPM/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar urged a coordinated, sustained response to ongoing violations at Al-Aqsa/Al-Haram Al-Sharif, warning against unilateral changes to Jerusalem’s status. Gaza Media Under Fire: Hamas condemned Israel for killing, detaining and forcibly displacing Palestinian journalists, saying the attacks amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, while foreign reporters remain barred from Gaza. UNGA Gaza Fallout: Egypt’s PM Mostafa Madbouly told the UN that Palestine is the clearest sign of international dysfunction, calling for an end to violations, ceasefire steps, and real political resolution—not “normalized” suffering. Ceasefire Reality Check: UNCTAD reports Gaza’s economy is in the world’s most severe crisis on record, with most businesses destroyed and mass unemployment. Humanitarian Housing Crisis: Gaza families in war-damaged buildings fear collapse but can’t move due to costs and lack of safe options. West Bank Water Fight: Settlers intensified grabs of springs and heritage sites, including diverting water away from Palestinian communities. Regional Diplomacy: Jordan’s FM said there is “no alternative” to Trump’s Gaza plan, including phased withdrawal, aid delivery, and a temporary administration. International Spotlight: A report says Egypt’s intelligence chief warned Israel about a major Hamas attack weeks before Oct. 7.