AGP Executive Report

Hospital Power Crisis: Gaza hospitals are rationing electricity as an Israeli siege blocks generator oil and spare parts, with MSF warning the restrictions amount to deliberate attrition; Nasser Hospital is rotating power between wards as engine-oil prices have surged to over $1,300 per liter. Ceasefire Violations in Gaza City: An Israeli drone strike hit a vehicle in Tel al-Hawa, killing two Palestinians and injuring 13, as artillery and heavy fire also targeted homes and tents in central and southern areas. Missing Persons Recovery: Gaza civil defense says it recovered bodies and remains of 17 missing Palestinians from rubble in Gaza City and Nuseirat, but operations are slowed by a shortage of heavy equipment. Al-Aqsa Under Restrictions: Nearly 600 Israeli settlers stormed Al-Aqsa compound on Sunday while authorities imposed age and access limits on Palestinian worshippers for the Jewish New Year. Diplomacy & Gaza in Focus: At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, leaders backed reforms and opposed forced Gaza displacement, while UNICEF renewed calls to protect every child and stop killings in Gaza.

Hospital Crisis in Gaza: Gaza hospitals are rationing electricity because an Israeli siege is blocking generator oil and spare parts, with MSF calling it deliberate “attrition” that’s pushing care, water systems, and ambulances toward collapse. Ceasefire Violations in Gaza City: Israeli drones struck a civilian vehicle in Tal al-Hawa, southwest of Gaza City, killing two Palestinians and injuring 13, as other shelling and gunfire were reported across the Strip. West Bank Raids: Israeli forces arrested 11 Palestinians, including two children, during raids in Jenin, Tubas, and Bethlehem. Al-Aqsa Under Strain: Hundreds of settlers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy police protection during the Jewish New Year period, while Palestinians faced movement restrictions. BRICS Diplomacy on Palestine: Palestine welcomed BRICS’ New Delhi declaration, citing support for ending occupation, rejecting forced displacement, backing UNRWA, and calling for two-state solution and humanitarian access to Gaza.

Gaza Hospitals Under Siege: Gaza’s hospitals are rationing electricity as an Israeli siege blocks generator oil and spare parts, leaving facilities like Nasser Hospital with generators out of service or under strain; MSF warns the shortages are a deliberate policy of attrition pushing health and water systems toward collapse. BRICS Summit Diplomacy: BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration urging “maximum restraint” in West Asia, opposing forced displacement of Palestinians and rejecting attempts to change Gaza’s geography or demographics, while also calling for UN support for Palestine. Qatar Aid Push: Qatar Charity says it delivered aid worth QR 809 million from January to July 2026, reaching 10 million people, with major relief in Gaza alongside Sudan, Yemen, Somalia and Syria. Regional Tensions: Qatar condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian and economic sites and reaffirmed solidarity with Arab states while rejecting any forced displacement schemes targeting Palestinians. Axis of Resistance Coordination: A Houthi official said operations across Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Palestine and Yemen remain coordinated, and disputed Saudi claims about attacks originating from Iraq.

Gaza Hospitals Under Siege: Gaza hospitals are rationing electricity as an Israeli siege blocks engine-oil and spare parts needed to run generators, with MSF calling it deliberate attrition; Nasser Hospital is rotating power between wards as fuel prices soar. Humanitarian Fallout: UN Women says women now head nearly a quarter of Gaza households (about 86,290 families), facing “impossible choices” amid shortages and insecurity. Documentary Spotlight: At Venice, the Gaza-focused film “NAZA” won a record 25-minute standing ovation, featuring Israeli whistleblowers describing AI-linked systems used in mass killing. West Bank Raids: Israeli forces arrested six Palestinians in West Bank raids, including relatives of wanted men, amid home storming and ransacking. Regional Pressure: Yemen’s Houthis seized the Red Sea island of Mayun/Perim and Saudi shut a key oil pipeline after drone attacks, raising shipping and energy fears. Diplomacy & Protests: Trump’s Ireland visit is met with planned protests, with Gaza and Iran policy expected to surface in talks.

Hospital Power Crisis: Gaza hospitals are rationing electricity as an Israeli siege blocks engine-oil and spare-part imports, leaving facilities like Nasser Hospital with generators failing or under strain; MSF warns the shortages amount to deliberate attrition that could collapse health services, water systems, and ambulances. Ceasefire Under Strain: The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades announced the killing of senior commander Mohammed al-Yazouri in Khan Younis, as reports of strikes and shelling continue across Gaza despite the ceasefire. West Bank Demolitions: Israeli demolitions in Masafer Yatta threaten homes and schools, with families describing permits as nearly impossible to obtain in Area C. Diplomatic Fallout: UK sanctions on Israeli settlement activity have triggered Israeli retaliation, including plans to close the British consulate in East Jerusalem and restrict entry for some UK officials. Regional Shipping Shock: In Yemen, Houthis seized Mokha and the Mayun/Perim island near Bab el-Mandeb, raising fears for Red Sea oil and trade routes.

Settlement Sanctions: The UK says it will ban goods and arms licenses tied to illegal Israeli settlements, targeting specific companies and people; Diplomatic Pressure: France and Canada are moving in step, while Hamas calls the measures a “right direction” but demands war-criminal prosecutions; Gaza Hospitals Under Strain: Power cuts are worsening as fuel, engine oil, and spare-part shortages knock out generators, putting patients at risk; Documentary Spotlight: At Venice, Israeli filmmakers premiered “NAZA,” featuring testimony from military insiders describing AI-linked surveillance and remote bombing that they say targets homes with families inside; Gaza Strike Deaths: Reuters reports an Israeli attack on a Beit Lahia home killed a family of four, including two daughters, amid ongoing ceasefire violations; West Bank Crackdown: Israeli forces carried out a surprise drill and continued raids and arrests, as settlers expand intimidation against Palestinian farmers near Ramallah.

Hospital Power Crisis: Gaza’s major hospitals are struggling to keep generators running as shortages of engine oil, spare parts, and rising fuel costs trigger rotating power cuts, putting patients at “serious danger.” Ceasefire Violations in Gaza: Despite a ceasefire, Israeli strikes near Khan Younis killed at least four Palestinians, including reports of deaths around a mosque area and a residential neighborhood. West Bank Political Tension: A senior Fatah official says Palestinian legislative elections may not be held on Nov. 28, urging national dialogue to reach consensus. West Bank Pressure on Daily Life: Palestinians in Khirbet Al-Tawil accuse settlers of cutting water supplies and targeting wells to force them off land. Documentary Spotlight: At Venice, Israeli filmmakers’ Gaza documentary “NAZA” drew a record-breaking ovation, featuring whistleblower accounts describing AI-backed killing systems. Regional Flashpoint: In Yemen, Houthis seized Mocha and advanced toward the Red Sea’s Bab el-Mandeb, raising fears for shipping and Gulf oil routes. Diplomacy Watch: Israel named a new diplomatic envoy to Turkey as bilateral tensions deepen.

Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: UN says Gaza’s essential supplies are running low as funding falls and aid partners face severe restrictions, warning that ongoing Israeli strikes keep hitting populated areas and even UN-linked sites like shelters and a bakery in Al-Bureij. Northern Gaza Deaths: Israeli strikes and gunfire killed four members of the Ahmad family in Beit Lahia, while clashes in northern Gaza also left four dead; medics say rescue access is hampered by bombardment. West Bank Pressure: Israel is considering 1,670 new settlement housing units, including expansions and new settlement areas, as raids across the occupied West Bank led to at least 20 arrests, including children. Diplomatic Fallout in Europe: UK, France and other countries move to restrict trade tied to Israeli settlements, and Slovenia protests erupted after Israel opened its first permanent embassy in Ljubljana. Political Violence and Polarization: Separate coverage highlights rising normalization of political violence in the US and growing antisemitism fears ahead of the High Holy Days.

UK Settlement Sanctions: British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced new economic sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in Judea and Samaria, calling the occupation unlawful and saying ethnic cleansing is taking place in the West Bank, while stressing support for a Palestinian state. Diplomatic Retaliation: Israel ordered the closure of the UK consulate in East Jerusalem and imposed entry bans on several British MPs after the UK sanctions. Settlement Pressure on the Ground: In the Ramallah area, Israeli forces kept bulldozing land near Na’lin to open a new settlement road, while settlers expanded an outpost east of occupied Quds, threatening Bedouin land and movement. Gaza Strike Update: An Israeli strike hit Gaza City’s al-Shati refugee camp after evacuation warnings, with no immediate casualty figures reported. West Bank Security: Hamas’s armed wing confirmed the death of a senior leader in the West Bank following an Israeli attack. Regional Trade Move: Kuwait welcomed a 12-country initiative to restrict trade tied to illegal settlements, calling it support for Palestinian statehood and rejecting forced displacement from Gaza and the West Bank.

UK Settlement Trade Ban: The UK announced it will ban imports of goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with a six-to-nine-month rollout, targeting products like dates, olive oil and other agricultural exports and services tied to settlement activity—sparking an escalating diplomatic fight. Israeli Retaliation: Israel ordered the UK to close its East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days and told UK staff tied to Gaza-related work to leave within a week, after London’s sanctions. Two-State Pressure: Britain, France, Canada and others reiterated their two-state commitment while moving toward national restrictions on settlement-linked trade. Gaza Security Claims: The IDF says it struck Hamas and PIJ weapon storage sites and a rocket launch pit, while reporting Hamas is trying to reclaim weapons and reassert control in Gaza despite the ceasefire. Education Under Attack: A global report marks Sept. 9 as Education Day to Protect Education from Attack, highlighting how school destruction in Gaza and elsewhere is crushing children’s safety and future.

West Bank Trade Sanctions: Britain, France and Canada led a 12-nation push to ban imports and restrict trade tied to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband accusing Israel of “ethnic cleansing” and targeting not just goods but also services financing and enabling settlement expansion. Diplomatic Retaliation: Israel responded by ordering the closure of the UK consulate in Jerusalem and expelling/limiting some British officials and MPs, escalating tensions as the measures are set to take effect within months. Palestinian Reaction: The Palestinian presidency welcomed the curbs as a step toward confronting the settlement system and called for more binding international action to stop expansion and settler violence. Regional Diplomacy: Qatar urged against “no war, no peace” normalization, warning it drains resources and called for renewed diplomatic tracks. Gaza Humanitarian Warning: UN-linked reporting highlighted fears that Israeli rubble-clearing could destroy traces of atrocity crimes, while Gaza continues to face severe access and public health pressures. Campus Access in New York: Columbia University faced renewed local pressure to reopen its gates to the public after restrictions tied to the Gaza protests.

UK-West Bank Sanctions: The UK is set to announce a “reset” with Israel by restricting trade in goods from West Bank settlements, drawing sharp backlash and threats of retaliation from Israeli ministers and concern from the US. West Bank Violence: A Palestinian man was killed in Aqraba south of Nablus after forces besieged his home, then withheld his body. Gaza Evidence Fears: Hamas says Israel’s rubble-clearing in Gaza could erase traces of war crimes, urging UN action to protect sites. Gaza Human Impact: UN Women data highlights how women heading households face worse deprivation in Gaza, with shelter and cash needs rising amid ongoing bombardment. Diplomatic Push: Arab foreign ministers in Cairo demanded immediate protection for Palestinians and rejected forced displacement, backing Gaza reconstruction efforts. Israel-Hamas Warning Claims: Haaretz reports Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar recommended targeting Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar before Oct. 7, while Netanyahu allegedly didn’t act; the PM’s office denies related claims. Brand Boycott Row: Adidas apologized after an Israel campaign featuring an amputee former IDF soldier sparked pro-Palestine boycott calls.

Rubble and evidence: UN expert Francesca Albanese warned that Israel’s rubble-clearing in Gaza could destroy traces of atrocity crimes and block recovery of human remains, urging evidence preservation before any removal. Mass mourning in Gaza City: Funerals were held for about 100 Palestinians recovered from rubble in the Zeitoun neighborhood, with authorities saying thousands more bodies remain buried. West Bank pressure and injuries: Israeli forces forced shop closures in Huwara, injured civilians in Nablus and Hebron, and arrested released prisoners in Tulkarm; meanwhile settlers erected a tent near Deir Abu Mash’al and moved wood toward outposts west of Al-Mughayyir, Ramallah. Deterrence push: Arab foreign ministers called for immediate international action to protect Palestinians, reject forced displacement, and back reconstruction efforts for Gaza. Diplomacy and sanctions: UK leaders are set to announce a trade ban on illegal West Bank settlements, drawing sharp reactions from Israeli far-right figures. Culture and backlash: Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” remarks at Ed Sheeran’s MetLife shows sparked petitions and renewed debate over how artists engage with Gaza. Brand apology: Adidas Arabia apologized after a campaign featuring an amputee former Israeli soldier triggered boycott calls.

Gaza City Funeral Rites: Palestinians in Gaza City’s Zeitoun held funeral processions for about 100 people, including 60 children, whose remains were recovered from rubble of destroyed homes, with families saying many bodies were only fragments after weeks of digging and Israeli restrictions on recovery. Ceasefire Violations, More Deaths: Early Monday, Israeli airstrikes across Gaza killed at least five Palestinians, including a child sheltering in a school area, while other strikes hit western Gaza City and a vehicle in Gaza City’s Al-Nasr neighborhood. Coastal Attacks: Israeli naval forces injured two Palestinian fishermen off Gaza City’s coast, firing shells and gunfire at their boat—another breach of the fragile ceasefire. Regional Pressure on Displacement Plans: Turkey and seven other Muslim-majority countries condemned Israeli ministers’ proposals to expel Palestinians from Gaza, warning they violate international law and threaten a US-backed peace plan. Two-State Reality Check: A New Yorker investigation says Palestinian control could cover only about 8% of historical Palestine, citing accelerated settlement expansion since 2023.

Mass burial in Gaza City: Thousands attended a funeral in Zeitoun for 100 Palestinians recovered from rubble after Israeli strikes in 2023, including 70 children, with Civil Defense teams working alongside the ICRC amid equipment shortages. Ceasefire violations and new strikes: Gaza’s health sources reported an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle west of Gaza City killed a man and his eight-year-old daughter, while other attacks injured civilians and said at least 14 ceasefire violations occurred Sunday. West Bank pressure on daily life: The new school year opened across the West Bank despite checkpoints, closures, and school demolitions, but officials warned of a deepening financial crisis hitting classrooms and supplies. Regional pushback on displacement: Eight Muslim and Arab countries condemned Israeli ministers’ calls for further expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza, warning it would undermine a US-backed peace plan. West Bank settler crackdown: Reports say Netanyahu ordered evacuation/dismantling of unauthorized settler outposts under US pressure to curb settler violence.

Gaza Remains in the Spotlight: Gaza City families finally held funerals for about 100 Palestinians recovered from rubble in the Zeitoun neighborhood, after years of waiting and with Civil Defense working under Israeli restrictions that limit heavy machinery. West Bank Raids and Settler Pressure: Israeli forces raided West Bank schools at the start of the academic year, including demands to remove Palestinian flags, while gunfire in Jenin and Qalqilya injured a child and an adult. Displacement Debate: US envoy Mike Huckabee said there is no plan to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza, after Israeli far-right ministers floated relocation proposals. Regional Diplomacy: Tunisia is set to lead the Arab League Council session in Cairo, with Palestinian territories and attacks in Gaza and the West Bank on the agenda. Security Warnings Abroad: Israel’s National Security Council issued a holiday travel warning, citing heightened terrorist motivation targeting Israelis and Jews overseas around the High Holy Days.