AGP Executive Report

Gaza Strip Security: Israeli forces along the “Yellow Line” in southern Gaza are preparing for violent demonstrations this Friday, after Fatah-linked Arabic social media urged protests against Hamas over stalled rebuilding and delayed phases of a Gaza agreement, with Hamas warning of a fence-style unrest and responding with executions of alleged collaborators and a counter-campaign calling for protests against Israel and even US envoy Nikolai Maladinov. UN Inquiry on Children: A UN commission report says Israel’s attacks in Gaza are deliberately targeting children as part of an ongoing genocide; the latest claim follows an Israeli drone strike on a tent for displaced Palestinians in al-Mawasi that killed a 12-year-old. West Bank Control: Israel approved steps that strip Hebron Municipality of planning and construction powers in parts of the historic center, raising fresh fears of de facto annexation and further tightening control over Palestinian land and services. Regional Diplomacy: The US and Gulf states reiterated that no one will be forced to leave Gaza and those who wish to leave can return, while also pressing that Iran’s missile and drone threats must be addressed.

Gaza Humanitarian Aid: The UAE opened a new medical centre in northern Gaza under Operation Gallant Knight 3, aiming to expand primary and specialist care as the health system strains under the war. Gaza City Resilience: AFP profiles Smile Kitchen Academy in Gaza City, bombed twice and rebuilt, where students learn cooking skills and try to rebuild livelihoods amid acute food insecurity. UN Findings on Children: Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari urged countries to impose “meaningful cost” on Israel after a UN inquiry said Palestinian children were deliberately targeted in Gaza, with about 30% of those killed being children. West Bank Violence: Palestinian health officials reported Israeli forces killed Mustafa Taha Mustafa al-Khatib in Salfit after a raid, with relatives alleging a “cold-blooded execution.” Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Reports also say Israeli strikes killed children and an Al Jazeera cameraman in fresh Gaza attacks despite ceasefire claims. Regional Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington received “positive signals” from Iraq on bringing weapons under state authority ahead of PM Ali Al-Zaidi’s visit.

Gaza & Palestine: A UN-backed inquiry says Israel is committing genocide in Gaza by deliberately targeting Palestinian children, with experts pointing to collective targeting, starvation from blockade conditions, and high-casualty tactics in densely populated areas. Humanitarian crisis: UN warnings highlight dire conditions for displaced Palestinians, with shortages worsening even amid ceasefire efforts. Local Gaza impact: Reports describe Israeli strikes killing children and a student in Gaza City despite ceasefire claims, underscoring how fragile “calm” remains. Diplomacy & accountability: India urged UN action against attacks on schools and children, calling for accountability for those who target education in conflict zones. Politics beyond Gaza: In the US, a Quinnipiac poll found 48% of Americans think the US is too supportive of Israel, while New York’s primaries boosted Mamdani-backed pro-Palestine candidates, intensifying pressure on mainstream Democrats.

UN Inquiry on Gaza Children: A UN-commissioned panel says Israel is deliberately targeting Palestinian children and repeats genocide allegations, estimating about 30% of those killed since Oct. 2023 are children—over 20,000—while Israel rejects the findings. Gaza Ceasefire Talks: Gaza residents and Palestinian sources say ceasefire negotiations are hitting new obstacles as Israel adds demands tied to weapons and tunnels, raising fears of renewed escalation. Israeli Expulsion Debate: Israeli officials have renewed discussion of “voluntary emigration” from Gaza, but say no country has agreed to accept relocated Gazans. Local Politics With Gaza at the Center (NYC): In New York’s Democratic primaries, Mayor Zohran Mamdani-backed progressives—Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Claire Valdez—ousted incumbents, with Israel/Gaza a major campaign focus. Diplomacy Track: Qatar’s parliamentary speaker highlighted dialogue efforts, pointing to US-Iran talks and mediation aimed at de-escalation in the region.

Gaza Health Under Strain: In Gaza City, a 20-year-old with type 1 diabetes says he’s forced to hunt for insulin as Israeli restrictions and shortages drive prices up and delay care can be life-threatening. Ceasefire Violations, Civilian Toll: Reports say Israeli strikes and raids have continued despite ceasefire efforts, with deaths and injuries mounting across Gaza City and beyond. UN Genocide Findings: A new UN inquiry says Israel deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, warning of genocide and war crimes. Aid and Water Crisis: UN and aid groups report that most of Gaza’s population is living in dire conditions, with severe water insecurity and shortages pushing daily survival to the brink. West Bank Pressure: Separate coverage describes Israeli raids and settler violence, including arrests and home demolitions, adding to displacement fears. Politics Abroad, Gaza at the Center: In New York, Mamdani-backed candidates won primaries on anti-genocide and anti-war platforms, signaling how Gaza is shaping mainstream political battles.

Ceasefire Death Toll Passes 1,000: Palestinians in Gaza City protested Tuesday against continued Israeli ceasefire violations after the death toll since the October 2025 ceasefire topped 1,000, with Gaza health authorities reporting fresh strikes in Khan Younis and more deaths and injuries. Humanitarian Collapse in Gaza: A Palestinian PM office situation report says bombardment and aid restrictions are worsening conditions, with severe clean-water shortages and nearly one million people still living in tents after housing damage across most of Gaza. UN Inquiry on Children: A UN independent commission says Israeli forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, alleging genocide-related crimes, with the report putting children at about 30% of those killed. Diplomacy and Church Visit: Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Orthodox Patriarch Theophilus III visited Gaza for pastoral and humanitarian work, urging support for the wounded and the wider population. Ramallah Politics: Palestinian PM Mohammad Mustafa told an EU official that Israeli policies aim to dismantle Palestinian presence and undermine the two-state solution, citing blockade impacts and withheld Palestinian funds.

Gaza City Strikes: An Israeli strike in Gaza City’s Rimal neighborhood killed a Palestinian student and wounded three others, with footage showing civilians rushing and scrambling after a second blast. Ceasefire Under Strain: Hamas and other Palestinian factions are reviewing revised Gaza ceasefire proposals from mediator Nikolay Mladenov, with internal objections over key issues like troop withdrawal, reconstruction guarantees, and the first-phase commitments—while Palestinian officials say Israel has kept violating the truce, with over 1,000 deaths since it began. West Bank Violence: Protests erupted in Beit Ummar after the Palestinian Health Ministry reported two youths killed in shootings; Israeli forces said they responded to attacks on a settlement and claimed two were “eliminated.” Operational Control Expansion: Israeli defense officials assess that IDF operational control in Gaza could expand further, citing concerns that Hamas is delaying ceasefire implementation while rebuilding capabilities. US/Europe Political Fallout: In New York, the DOJ opened a probe into a coffee shop chain after it posted it would have turned away Rep. Dan Goldman; meanwhile, UK politics roiled after Keir Starmer’s resignation, with antisemitism and Palestine activism still shaping debate.

Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: Gazans say Israeli forces have expanded control and shifted the “Yellow Line” in northern Gaza City, forcing more families to relocate; one man pitched a tent on the beach as displacement and shelling continue. Ceasefire Violations in Gaza: Palestinian sources report Israeli strikes killing children and Al Jazeera staff, with Gaza health officials warning deaths are mounting despite the ceasefire. West Bank Violence: Hamas condemned the killing of two teenagers in a raid near Hebron, calling it part of “systematic killings,” while reports also describe settlers and Israeli forces attacking and detaining Palestinians. International Pressure on Gaza: UN officials and aid groups warn of worsening humanitarian catastrophe, including severe water insecurity and health-system strain, as desalination and essential services face shutdowns. Religious Solidarity: The Archbishop of Canterbury’s Sarah Mullally met Palestinian Christians, praising their “faithful resistance” amid occupation and barriers to worship.

Gaza Strikes: Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least six people, including two children and an Al Jazeera cameraman, with Palestinian health officials and witnesses describing apartment and home hits despite an October ceasefire. Targeted Killings: The IDF said it killed Islamic Jihad Nukhba commander Zaki Youssef Mahmoud Abu Mustafa, alleging he infiltrated Nir Oz and helped abduct Yagil Yaakov, and it also reported killing another Hamas operative in a separate strike. Humanitarian Aid: Qatar marked World Refugee Day by reporting more than $68 million in 2025 aid for refugees and internally displaced people, including support for displaced Palestinians. Local Governance & Daily Life: The Palestinian agriculture ministry said no watermelon virus cases were found in Palestinian fields, urging calm after Israeli media reports of crop destruction. Diplomacy: Netanyahu reiterated plans to keep “security zones” in Gaza, Syria and Lebanon “for as long as necessary,” framing it as protection against threats.

Ceasefire under fire in Gaza: Israeli strikes killed at least two Palestinians, including a child, and wounded others across Gaza on Sunday, including a hit near Khan Younis and a drone strike on a tent shelter at Ibn Sina School in Gaza City’s Al-Nasr area, with locations described as outside ceasefire deployment zones. Humanitarian aid continues: Qatar Red Crescent Society and Jordan’s Hashemite Charity Organization wrapped up a Gaza relief push, distributing about 59,095 food parcels and providing potable water to shelters and displacement camps. Water crisis, small victories: In Gaza City, a farmer dug a hand-made well to ease camp water shortages as summer heat worsens daily life. Lebanon toll rises: The Lebanese health ministry says deaths from Israel’s Lebanon aggression since March 2 reached 4,106, with 12,153 wounded. US-Iran talks in Switzerland: As Vance met Iranian officials, Trump threatened fresh strikes, while Iran said it closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Lebanon fighting.

Gaza City Under Strikes: Israeli airstrikes and gunfire across Gaza on Saturday killed at least six people, including two sisters in a Gaza City apartment hit early morning and Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah in the Bureij refugee camp, with health officials and rescuers reporting more deaths in separate attacks. Ceasefire Question: Despite an October ceasefire, Gaza’s Health Ministry says the enclave has seen near-daily attacks and more than 1,000 Palestinian deaths since the truce began, while residents describe the “ceasefire” as failing to protect civilians. Press Under Fire: Al Jazeera condemned Wishah’s killing as an attack on journalists, while the IDF disputed his role, echoing earlier claims after the broadcaster lost his brother. Regional Context: Separately, fighting in Lebanon continues to threaten a wider US-Iran understanding, as Israel and Hezbollah trade accusations of ceasefire violations. Culture & Community: A Palestinian restaurant, Albi, earned a top New York Times score, highlighting Palestinian heritage in international food coverage.

Gaza Ceasefire in Question: Israeli strikes killed six people in Gaza on Saturday, including four members of the same family in Gaza City’s Sabra neighborhood, while health officials also reported deaths tied to other attacks across the Strip despite the ceasefire. Journalist Killed: Qatar-based Al Jazeera said its cameraman Ahmed Wishah was killed in a strike on the Bureij refugee camp, while Israel claimed he was linked to Hamas. Civilian Toll Mounts: Gaza’s Health Ministry said more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the ceasefire began, as families mourn children and medics report ongoing injuries. Ramallah Incident: Israel’s Civil Administration said it coordinated protection after an Israeli citizen entered Ramallah overnight, warning that entry into Area A is life-threatening and prohibited. UN Rights Warning: A UN report said Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory recorded the highest number of grave violations against children in 2025, with government forces identified as leading perpetrators.

Gaza City Strikes: Israeli forces hit a Gaza City apartment on Al-Thalathini Street, killing at least two Palestinians (a woman and a child) and injuring others, with bodies taken to Al-Shifa Hospital; another report says four were killed in a separate strike on the same street, as naval fire was also reported off southern Gaza. Ceasefire Under Strain: Despite a ceasefire framework, Gaza residents continue to face daily attacks, displacement and severe shortages, with Gaza death toll figures reported above 73,000 since Oct. 7, 2023. Regional Escalation: Early Saturday, attacks across southern Lebanon and Gaza killed at least nine people, even after a Lebanon ceasefire took effect Friday, raising fears of wider instability. Humanitarian & Skills Support: Saudi relief agency KSrelief says it is training over 1,000 vulnerable Gazans in vocational and digital skills, alongside new tent deliveries and food distribution. Al-Aqsa Attendance: Reports say 60,000 Palestinians attended Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa in occupied Jerusalem despite Israeli security measures. Gaza Reader Launch: Palestine Watch released the first Gaza Reader (June 2026), featuring Global South voices and analysis of life under “ceasefire,” blockade and aid.

Gaza Ceasefire Under Fire: UNICEF says the Gaza ceasefire is a “deadly illusion,” with at least 992 Palestinians killed since it was declared in October 2025, including children shot in homes, schools and even while playing. Humanitarian Crisis: UN officials and Gaza health authorities warn hunger, rubble and restrictions are deepening daily suffering, as Israel continues strikes despite the truce. Civilian Harm Details: A rights group says Israel has deployed nearly two dozen military cranes in Gaza to attack and surveil areas behind the “yellow line,” with reports of fire hitting tents and streets. International Pressure: China urged full compliance with the ceasefire and warned against expanding the “yellow line” or taking control of Gaza territory. Global Echoes: In the US, the UAW voted to divest from Israel bonds, citing the war in Gaza, while Paris granted honorary citizenship to Palestinian civilians and journalists.

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: UN aid chief Tom Fletcher told the Security Council that Gaza remains in a severe crisis six months after the ceasefire, with most people needing shelter, hospitals not fully operational, and sanitation deteriorating—while Israeli restrictions block key supplies like generators and fuel; he urged opening all crossings and lifting barriers so aid can reach people with “dignity,” not just survival. Gaza Deaths and Aid Pressure: The same UN push comes as reports continue that Gaza’s post-ceasefire toll has passed 1,000, alongside warnings of acute hunger and worsening conditions. West Bank Land and Holy Sites: In occupied East Jerusalem, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate filed a lawsuit after Israeli municipal authorities seized church land in Silwan, while Israel also advanced Hebron-related moves tied to settlement expansion. Regional Power Shift: Separate coverage highlights Iran’s IRGC setting up secret Iraq-based cells targeting Gulf states, underscoring how the wider region stays volatile even as diplomacy moves.

Gaza Ceasefire Deaths: Gaza’s health ministry says Israeli fire has killed more than 1,000 Palestinians since the October 2025 ceasefire, with the latest toll reaching 1,008 after an Israeli strike hit a vehicle on Gaza City’s Omar Al-Mokhtar Road, killing three. Diplomacy Under Strain: In Brussels, Israel escalated its dispute with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas after reports she called Israel an “apartheid state,” with Israel demanding an apology and severing contact until then. West Bank Mosque Attacks: In Ramallah-area villages, mosques were damaged in overnight arson, including in Jiljilya, where tyres were set on fire and graffiti was sprayed; Turkey and other Muslim-majority countries blamed Israel for the attacks. Regional Power Talks: The US says it lifted its blockade on all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports under the US-Iran MoU, while US naval forces will stay nearby to ensure compliance. Humanitarian Pressure: UN warnings highlight worsening hunger risks across conflict hotspots, as Gaza remains under severe strain.