AGP Executive Report

Gaza Reconstruction Plan: The U.S.-backed “Board of Peace” unveiled a six-month, $2.45bn Gaza recovery blueprint in New York, pitching 66 projects including debris removal, temporary housing, health and education support, and a new police force—while admitting implementation is politically sensitive. Humanitarian Crisis in Focus: UN reporting says forced and early marriage in Gaza surged, with girls as young as 12 reportedly being pressured into unions amid hunger, displacement, and service collapse; another UN-linked account warns women and girls are being traded for basic resources. Medical Care Under Strain: Cancer patients in Gaza face worsening outcomes as treatment interruptions and referral barriers cut off chemotherapy and radiation access. On-the-Ground Damage: Gaza City residents describe living in buildings tilted or at risk of collapse after repeated strikes, as UN figures say most structures have been damaged or destroyed. Diplomacy and Pressure: Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar rejected claims of a global “consensus” against Israel at the UN, while UNGA leaders—including France and Turkey—renewed calls for action over Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe.

Ceasefire Violations in Gaza: Despite a ceasefire still in effect, Israeli drones and airstrikes killed at least one Palestinian and injured others in southern Gaza, including a reported drone strike on a vehicle in Khan Younis and further attacks in the Al-Mawasi area. UNGA Clash Over Gaza: At the UN General Assembly, Brazil’s Lula accused Israel of “genocide” against women and children and warned settlements make two-state hopes “increasingly remote,” while Macron faced Netanyahu backlash over claims about Hamas in the West Bank. Gaza Reconstruction Plan: Trump’s Board of Peace is set to unveil a $2.45 billion, six-month Gaza recovery plan covering temporary housing, rubble removal, hospital repairs, economic recovery and a multinational security force. Housing Collapse Risk: Thousands remain in bombed-out Gaza homes as damaged buildings face growing risk of collapse, with Gaza civil defense warning of thousands at risk. Local Politics and Threats: Israel’s far-right Itamar Ben-Gvir said he will seek the Defense Ministry, backing a hardline security doctrine including “voluntary emigration” from Gaza. Protests in New York: Ahead of Netanyahu’s UN appearance, multiple pro- and anti-Israel rallies are planned in New York, with police warning against violence and property damage.

UNGA Spotlight on Gaza: Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim told the UN General Assembly there can be no “just international order” while Palestine is treated as a blind spot, calling Israel’s Gaza war “genocide in every sense of the word” and warning leaders are now openly talking about displacing Palestinians. Humanitarian Pressure: France’s Macron warned the world risks losing UN credibility over “shameful” Gaza aid restrictions, urging action and a moratorium on strikes hitting civilian and energy targets. Gaza Education Under Fire: Gaza students returned to in-person schooling after nearly three years, with classes in tents and ruins—hopeful, but fragile. West Bank Crackdown: Palestinian officials accused Israel of turning West Bank cities and camps into “mass detention” through checkpoints and land uprooting, as tree-removal orders rise. New York Tensions: Netanyahu escalated his feud with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani ahead of his UN appearance, accusing him of inciting and supporting Hamas. Accountability Push: The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a criminal complaint in Italy against an Israeli soldier over alleged Gaza war crimes.

Gaza City Under Threat: Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz says there will be no withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas is removed and the enclave is demilitarized, warning of a mass evacuation of Gaza City if any Israeli is abducted. Ceasefire Death Toll: Gaza health authorities report 1,399 Palestinians killed since the ceasefire began, bringing the total since Oct. 7, 2023 to about 73,919. Education and Daily Survival: In Gaza City, families are turning to communal ovens to stretch scarce food, with bread becoming breakfast, lunch, and dinner for displaced households. UNGA Spotlight: As world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly, Gaza is set to feature in U.S. and regional diplomacy, while the Trump administration faces pressure over its Gaza peace plan and visa denials. Legal Pressure: New calls in New York for accountability continue, including renewed demands to honor ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu.

Gaza Death Toll Update: Gaza health officials say Israeli fire killed at least three people, including a woman and a child, while hospitals reported more bodies and wounded across the Strip; the overall toll is reported at 73,914 killed and 174,952 injured since Oct. 7, 2023. West Bank Raids: Israeli forces detained dozens in raids across the occupied West Bank, including a large operation in Biddu, with more arrests reported in several areas. Humanitarian Water Aid: UAE-backed Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 delivered nine potable-water tankers to Gaza’s coastal municipalities water utility, aiming to expand distribution for displaced people and residents. Ceasefire Violations: Reports describe new deaths in Gaza despite the ceasefire, including strikes in Gaza City and Khan Younis. Diplomacy at the UN: Turkey’s foreign minister said the US should use its influence to push Israel to end destabilising policies, while Erdoğan is expected to raise Gaza and Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly. Local Governance & Housing: Berlin’s far-left mayoral race remains in the spotlight as coalition talks face pressure over antisemitism accusations tied to party figures.

Gaza ceasefire violations: Israeli artillery shelling and gunfire injured nine Palestinians across central and southern Gaza, including a woman and a child hit near tents between Bureij and Maghazi, with additional injuries reported in Khan Younis amid continued alleged breaches of the Oct. 10, 2025 truce. Deadly strikes: Separate reports say Israeli fire killed a Palestinian woman and child in central/southern areas, while another man died from wounds sustained earlier from a drone strike in Jabalia. Housing risk in Gaza City: Gaza authorities announced an emergency plan to evacuate and demolish 255 war-damaged buildings, as residents face ongoing collapse dangers. UN diplomacy spotlight: World leaders are converging on New York for UNGA amid wars and AI concerns, while the US says the “door is open” for Iran to return to negotiations. Culture and Palestine: The Ed Sheeran–Macklemore tour fallout keeps fueling pro-Palestine protests and debate over free speech and corporate control.

Gaza Civil Defense & Housing: Gaza’s Government Media Office says an emergency plan is underway to evacuate and demolish about 255 buildings at risk of collapse, aiming to protect displaced families living amid war-damaged structures. Back-to-school in Gaza: Schools are reopening for in-person learning after years of disruption, with students returning to tent classrooms as the education system struggles to function under ongoing attacks. Death toll & strikes: Gaza health officials report continued Israeli strikes, including deaths and injuries in the past day, as the overall toll keeps climbing. West Bank checkpoints & raids: Israeli forces tightened measures at Tulkarm entrances and closed checkpoints in the northern Jordan Valley, blocking more than 100 teachers from reaching schools, while raids and settler attacks continue across the West Bank. Al-Aqsa & Jerusalem tensions: Netanyahu toured tunnels beneath the Al-Aqsa/Western Wall area as thousands gathered for Selichot, with Palestinians and Hamas condemning the move. International pressure & diplomacy: Qatar highlighted resilience and ongoing support during UNGA-side discussions, while the US reportedly prepares sweeping sanctions against the ICC amid its Gaza-related warrants. Culture & Gaza spotlight: Ed Sheeran faced backlash and protests over his Gaza remarks, calling the situation “catastrophic and unjustifiable,” as the wider Palestine row around his tour continues to ripple.

Ceasefire violations in Gaza: Israeli strikes and drone attacks killed at least four Palestinians, including the eldest son of Gaza’s Health Ministry director-general, as Tel Aviv continued alleged breaches of the Oct. 2025 ceasefire. Health system under pressure: Kuwait Specialty Hospital in Khan Younis suspended most departments after fuel supplies were cut, warning thousands would be denied care. West Bank restrictions hit education: Israeli forces closed two northern West Bank checkpoints, blocking 104 teachers from reaching schools serving about 1,100 students, and raided the village of Al-Mughayyir near Ramallah. UN diplomacy and US visa curbs: Palestinian officials condemned the US for barring PA President Mahmoud Abbas from attending the UN General Assembly in person for a second year, forcing a remote address. Regional political tension: Egypt’s Sisi met CIA Director John Ratcliffe to coordinate on Middle East security, while Israel’s Katz told Erdoğan to “take Gazans to Antalya,” escalating Israel-Turkey tensions. Culture and Gaza debate: Ed Sheeran apologized for “mistakes” after the Macklemore tour fallout, calling Gaza “catastrophic and unjustifiable.”

Gaza City: Israeli strikes and fire continued despite a ceasefire, killing at least four Palestinians, including a 10-year-old girl and the son of Gaza’s health ministry director-general, as medics reported deaths near Nuseirat and Gaza City. Ceasefire violations & command targets: The IDF said it killed senior Hamas commander Muhammad Suleiman Byouk in Khan Younis, describing him as involved in the Oct. 7 infiltration and explosive planning. Housing & civilian risk: A war-damaged residential building collapse in Gaza City killed at least 21 people, including 11 children, with rescuers warning that shortages of heavy machinery and fuel are slowing searches and leaving thousands at risk of further collapse. Humanitarian access: Gaza’s health system faces strain, with reports that hospitals are running with major generator failures. Politics & media: Al Jazeera dismissed 24 Gaza staff amid a US lawsuit alleging ties to Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Global pressure: The UN General Assembly voted to let the Palestinian president address the high-level meeting via video after US visa denials.

Gaza City Building Collapse: Gaza City’s al-Saada tower—already damaged by Israeli strikes—collapsed while displaced families sheltered inside, killing at least 21 people (including 11 children) and injuring dozens as rescue teams struggled with shortages and lack of heavy equipment. Back-to-School in Gaza: After three years of disruption, Gaza children are returning to classrooms in limited form, with the education ministry running two tracks—on-site for those who can reach schools and virtual learning for those who can’t. Humanitarian Water and Aid: Kuwaiti charities, via the International Islamic Charitable Organization, say they’re delivering safe drinking water in Gaza and running medical and relief projects across Gaza, Türkiye, and Yemen. UN Child Memorial: A shroud listing the names of 20,000 Palestinian children was unveiled at UN headquarters in New York, with calls for humanitarian aid and accountability. Culture War Spotlight: In the US, Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia show faces pro-Palestine protests after Macklemore was removed from the tour for “Free Palestine” remarks, triggering walkouts by supporting acts. Israel-Gaza Strikes: Local hospital sources report additional deaths from Israeli strikes in Gaza, alongside West Bank raids.

Hospitals Under Siege: Gaza hospitals are rationing electricity as an Israeli siege blocks generator oil and spare parts, with MSF warning the shortages are a deliberate policy of attrition that’s crippling care, water systems, and ambulances. Humanitarian Pressure Point: Reuters reports Nasser Hospital is rotating power between wards as generators fail under strain, while engine-oil prices have surged more than twentyfold. UNGA Standoff: The UN General Assembly voted to let the State of Palestine’s president address the General Assembly via video after the US denied visas to Palestinian Authority officials. Gaza Culture & Solidarity: Gaza artists painted a mural on rubble thanking rapper Macklemore for his pro-Palestine support after he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour; the rapper pledged $1 million to humanitarian aid. Everyday Survival: A feature highlights farmers risking everything to plant on shrinking plots near Gaza’s “Yellow Line,” showing how war and shortages are reshaping livelihoods. West Bank Tensions: A rights group says Israel is advancing settlement plans in E1 that would cut the West Bank in two.

Hospital Siege Impact: Gaza hospitals are rationing electricity as an Israeli siege blocks generator fuel and spare parts, with MSF warning the restrictions are a deliberate policy of attrition; at Nasser Hospital, one generator is out and others are strained, while engine-oil prices have surged to over $1,300 a liter. Gaza Deaths and West Bank Raids: A Palestinian died from Israeli gunfire in Al-Nuseirat, while drones and artillery hit areas around Jabalia and Khan Younis; Gaza’s Health Ministry put the ceasefire toll at 1,386 killed and 4,784 wounded, and reported 21 more deaths after a war-damaged building collapse. UNGA Visa Fight: The U.S. approved visas for top Iranian officials to attend UNGA in New York, while again denying visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, pushing him to participate via video instead. Local Humanitarian Recovery: Gaza Civil Defense recovered bodies from rubble in Gaza City, bringing one site’s total to 75, but heavy-machinery shortages are slowing searches.

Hospitals Under Siege: Gaza hospitals are rationing electricity as an Israeli siege blocks generator fuel and spare parts, with MSF warning the restrictions amount to “deliberate policy of attrition” that is crippling care and water systems. Humanitarian Fuel Boost: Qatar signed a UN-backed deal to grant about 1.3 million liters of fuel to keep Gaza’s health and other vital services running, benefiting roughly 2.1 million people. UN Gaza Access Push: UN officials are urging access for international investigators as bodies remain under rubble after deadly building collapses, while OCHA allocates $2 million to power health facilities for four months. West Bank Pressure: B’Tselem released a report alleging Israel is dismantling Palestinian collective life through an “elimination” mechanism, as UN experts say UK settlement measures could be a “seismic shift.” UNGA Visa Standoff: The US approved visas for Iran’s core delegation to attend UN General Assembly talks, while again denying Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas entry—setting up Netanyahu’s UN podium appearance. Culture & Palestine: The Ed Sheeran–Macklemore tour fallout continues, with Ms. Rachel pledging to match Macklemore’s $1 million donation to Palestinian aid groups.

Gaza Hospitals Under Siege: Gaza hospitals are rationing electricity as an Israeli blockade blocks generator oil and spare parts, with MSF calling it deliberate attrition; Nasser Hospital is down to one generator and others are strained, while engine-oil prices have surged past $1,300 a liter. Deadly Collapse in Gaza City: A residential building collapse in Gaza City killed at least 20 people, including children, with about 100 feared trapped; rescuers say they lack heavy machinery as the structure had been damaged by earlier strikes. Arms Pressure on Israel: A top US Democrat, Rep. Gregory Meeks, says he will block a $2.8 billion heavy-bomb sale to Israel over concerns about use in densely populated Gaza and Lebanon. Hamas Strategy Questioned: Hamas is reportedly avoiding retaliation after IDF killings of Rafah and Khan Younis commanders, fearing wider war and a push beyond Gaza’s “yellow line.” Humanitarian Recognition: UNESCO named two Gazan heritage professionals for rescuing and digitizing war-damaged documents and manuscripts from Gaza. Palestinian Solidarity in Sports: Kyrie Irving says he’ll pay NFL fine for Azeez Al-Shaair over Hind Rajab’s name on his eye black, as Macklemore also pledged $1m from Ed Sheeran tour earnings to Palestinian charities.

Hospital Power Crisis: Gaza’s Health Ministry says about 70% of hospital generators are out of service as an Israeli blockade blocks fuel, oil and spare parts, forcing wards to ration electricity and leaving ambulances and public transport at risk. Deadly Collapse in Gaza City: A war-damaged six-storey apartment block in Tal Al Hawa collapsed overnight, killing at least 21 people including 12 children, with dozens injured and many still missing; civil defense and UN partners warn Gaza is full of “ticking time bombs” as rescue is slowed by shortages of heavy machinery and construction materials. Aid and Shelter Shortfalls: UN agencies say funding gaps and restrictions on importing equipment are slowing the response, while UNDP warns around 300,000 displaced people are still searching for safe shelter and that thousands remain missing under rubble. Regional Politics: The Arab League rejected moves to alter Palestinian geographic and demographic reality, warning against annexation plans and intensified settlement activity. US Arms Pressure: A top US House Democrat, Gregory Meeks, said he will block a proposed $2.8bn sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel over unresolved concerns about use in densely populated Gaza and Lebanon.

Gaza City Building Collapse: A war-damaged six-story apartment block in Gaza City collapsed overnight, killing at least 16 people—including women and children—and leaving dozens missing as civil defense teams dug through rubble with limited equipment. Rubble, Missing, and the UN’s Warning: The UN urged international investigators to get full access to Gaza, saying recovered remains of entire families are raising renewed fears of war crimes as bulldozers level areas “with no respect for the dead.” Hospitals on Life Support: Gaza hospitals are rationing electricity because an Israeli siege blocks generator fuel and spare parts, with MSF warning the restrictions are pushing essential services toward collapse. Ceasefire Under Strain: Despite a fragile ceasefire, Israeli strikes and ongoing violations continue to kill and injure Palestinians, including more deaths tied to building collapses. Arms Deal Escalation: The US approved a $2.8bn sale of heavy 2,000-pound bombs to Israel, including 40,000 munitions, drawing fresh alarm over civilian harm. Targeted Killings: Israel said it killed a senior Hamas Rafah Brigade commander in a Gaza strike, as diplomats debate the future of a two-state solution.