AGP Executive Report

Gaza Toll Update: Gaza’s Health Ministry says the war death toll has reached 73,449 after nine more Palestinians were killed in the past 48 hours, with 1,313 dead and 4,361 injured since the Oct. 10, 2025 ceasefire. Hospital Strike Claims: Israel says it hit a Hamas commander inside the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital compound in Deir al-Balah, while Doctors Without Borders said it was “shocked” by reports of an airstrike on the hospital compound. West Bank Access Crackdown: Israeli forces kept the only entrance to al-Mughayyir closed for over 20 hours, with residents alleging the aim is to drive Palestinians out; tear gas raids and raids across the West Bank also continued. Child Deaths Report: AFP reports Israel has killed 235 Palestinian children and teens in the West Bank since Oct. 7, 2023, with figures disputed by Palestinian authorities. Settler Violence: Netanyahu and Herzog condemned the Qusra attacks after masked settlers surrounded a home and injured people, while NBC reported an assault on its crew and a Palestinian woman near Jalud. Regional Security Deal: Greece is set to sign a $3.6b Israeli air-defense deal in Tel Aviv, dubbed “Achilles Shield,” aimed at threats from Turkey and Iran. Detention Watch: Amnesty renewed calls for the release of pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya after 600 days in Israeli detention. Iran Tensions: An Iranian defense official said nuclear weapons are needed to stop Netanyahu’s actions, as Israel’s leaders warn of an “existential threat” from a nuclear-armed Iran.

ICJ Pressure on Israel: South Africa filed a new dossier at the International Court of Justice, saying Israel is still not complying with binding provisional measures in the Gaza genocide case, citing continued deadly attacks and worsening humanitarian conditions. Gaza Strikes on Hospitals: Israeli forces hit a medical supply warehouse inside Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, wounding three, while other strikes and fire killed at least two more Palestinians elsewhere in the Strip. West Bank Siege and Settler Violence: In Qusra near Nablus, dozens of masked settlers attacked and besieged Palestinian homes, with reports of tear gas, beatings, and injuries; separate coverage also describes a “suffocating siege” in Al-Mughayyir with severely restricted movement and ambulance bans. UNRWA Under Fire in Jerusalem: UNRWA says Israeli raids and looting damaged assets worth over $5 million at the Qalandia Training Center, while local officials warn Israel still controls the site even after partial withdrawal. Regional Diplomacy and Escalation: Egypt’s FM and the OIC chief discussed Israeli assaults in Jerusalem, as Hezbollah again rejected a Lebanon-Israel framework deal and Israel continued strikes across Lebanon. Defense Deals: Finland and Israel signed a secret defense-materiel memorandum extending cooperation through 2034.

West Bank Fire Report: A Palestinian commission says Israeli occupiers sparked nearly 89% of fires targeting Palestinian homes, buildings and vehicles in the West Bank since 2023, documenting 900 incidents through July 10, with displacement rising alongside the arson. Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Despite a fragile US-brokered ceasefire, Israeli strikes killed five people in Gaza, while UNICEF says four children died in five days and humanitarian supplies and water infrastructure were hit. UNRWA Clash: South Africa filed a new dossier at the ICJ accusing Israel of failing to comply with Gaza provisional measures, as international condemnation grows over Israel’s seizure of UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem. Lebanon Talks Stumble: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem rejected the Israel-Lebanon framework and “pilot zones,” saying the US-backed process failed and calling for the November 2024 UN Security Council 1701 deal instead. West Bank Airstrike: In Jenin, at least three Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike, with medics reporting detentions and blocked access to the dead and wounded. Weather Watch: Rare August rain is forecast across parts of Israel over the weekend, with thunderstorms possible.

Gaza War: Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least five Palestinians on Thursday and Friday, including three members of the same family in the north of Khan Younis and another person killed in a tent sheltering displaced people near Gaza City, as Israel continued attacks despite ceasefire calls. West Bank Airstrike: The IDF carried out a rare airstrike in Jenin, saying it hit “several terrorists,” while Reuters reported the strike killed a Hamas operative named Qais Bitawi and two accomplices; medics said troops detained an ambulance crew. UNRWA Clash: Poland condemned Israel’s seizure of a UNRWA facility in occupied East Jerusalem, calling it a violation of international law and urging the UN to act. Ceasefire Center Row: The UK warned Israel against expelling British officials from the Gaza ceasefire coordination center in Kiryat Gat, saying removal would undermine shared efforts. Lebanon Diplomacy: Israel told the US its “pilot zones” plan in southern Lebanon has failed, while reporting says Israel is stalling talks ahead of the Oct. 27 election. Elections & Politics: Netanyahu said Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is eliminated and Gaza is demilitarized, as internal right-wing tensions sharpen between Likud and Ben-Gvir. Settlements & UK Contracts: An Al Jazeera investigation found 17 settlement-linked firms with UK public-sector contracts worth over £2.1bn, as UK Labour MPs push for settlement trade bans.

Lebanon–Hezbollah: Israel told the US that a southern Lebanon pilot program to curb Hezbollah has failed, saying the Lebanese Army won’t effectively hit Hezbollah infrastructure and keeps cooperating with it. Gaza: Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians, including a man hit near a bicycle and a person killed in a tent sheltering displaced people in al-Mawasi, as fighting continues despite ceasefire claims. West Bank: New roadblocks in Qusra are described as entrenching a more permanent siege on residents, while reports warn Israel is pushing to link more than 114 settlement outposts and redraw the West Bank’s geography. UNRWA: UNRWA’s advisory committee condemned Israel’s break-in and seizure of the Qalandia training center, with multiple countries calling the move illegal. Detention: A report says around 370 Palestinian children are held in Israeli prisons, with hundreds detained in the first half of 2026. Iran–US: Iran’s security chief warned of “severe confrontation” if US pressure continues, targeting American economic interests, while Iran’s nuclear chief says IAEA inspectors won’t be allowed to visit bombed sites. Local: Israel’s fire authority is preparing for an unusual weekend storm with flash-flood risk, including the greater Tel Aviv area. Politics abroad: AIPAC is pouring tens of millions into US midterms as backlash grows over Israel policy. Human story: Former hostage Emily Damari married in Tel Aviv, marking a “celebration of life” after Hamas captivity.

Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Israel carried out airstrikes across Gaza on Thursday, killing at least three Palestinians, including near Qarara and in Gaza City’s Beach refugee camp, as medics said attacks continued despite the US-backed ceasefire. Lebanon Border Escalation: In southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh district, Israeli strikes killed a woman married just 48 hours earlier and wounded six others, with Lebanon reporting multiple strikes and artillery fire tied to alleged Hezbollah drone attacks. Settlement Push & Domestic Politics: Far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich unveiled a plan to “Judaize” the Negev and Galilee on a West Bank-style scale, aiming for “one million additional Jews” and new communities ahead of October elections. Diplomatic Fallout Over Gaza Monitoring: Israel is reportedly considering expelling British officials from the US-led International Gaza Support Center, with the dispute linked to Britain’s opposition to the E1 settlement plan. International Pressure on Settlements: Malaysia urged OIC states to reject Israel’s settlement scheme and back ICJ guidance, while the UN Arab Group condemned E1 and called for UN action. AI Influence Controversy: A Guardian investigation says an Israel-linked, US-registered “think tank” produced hundreds of thousands of words to steer AI chatbot answers about Israel.

Gaza Ceasefire Friction: Israel is weighing expelling British—and possibly other European—officials from the US-led International Gaza Support Center, the Financial Times reported, citing Israeli discussions; Reuters couldn’t verify. UNRWA Under Pressure: UNRWA chief Christian Saunders said Israel’s raid aims to “eliminate” the agency so the refugee issue “go away,” while US envoy Nikolay Mladenov warned that continued Israeli strikes could derail Trump’s Gaza plan to disarm Hamas and move to civilian rule. Bodies Held by Israel: Israel will hand over the body of a 15-year-old Palestinian boy held for over nine months, and West Bank cities held protests demanding return of about 1,700 bodies. West Bank Flashpoints: Hundreds of illegal settlers stormed “Joseph’s Tomb” in Nablus amid Israeli force; demonstrators also demanded return of bodies. Diplomacy in Europe: Slovenia’s president criticized her government for vetoing an EU statement condemning settlement expansion. Regional Fronts: Reports from Lebanon and Syria describe renewed Israeli shelling and raids, including artillery near Damascus and southern Lebanese towns.

UNRWA Crackdown in East Jerusalem: The EU’s crisis chief called Israel’s “absolutely unacceptable” entry into UNRWA’s Kalandia Training Centre illegal, echoing UN chief António Guterres as Israel continues to seize and work inside UN facilities. Settlement Expansion Pressure: Denmark joined a broad declaration opposing Israel’s E1 settlement tenders, warning the plan could break West Bank contiguity and harm prospects for a two-state solution. West Bank Movement Tightened: In Qusra near Nablus, Israeli forces installed a gate blocking the only road to three homes, extending an 18-day siege and worsening shortages. Gaza Strikes Continue: An Israeli strike on a tent for displaced people in southern Gaza killed one and wounded at least four, as Israel says it targets militants amid a fragile ceasefire. Lebanon Escalation: Israel says it prefers a political path to disarm Hezbollah, while Lebanon and others accuse Israel of sparking fires and restricting movement in Christian towns. Travel Update: Delta confirmed non-stop New York–Tel Aviv flights restart Sept. 6. Weather Watch: Forecasters warn of unusual heavy rain and flooding risk around greater Tel Aviv late Aug. 29 into Aug. 30.

Gaza Humanitarian Hit: A strike in central Gaza destroyed a warehouse of nutritional supplies for children and pregnant and breastfeeding women, a British charity said, dealing a major blow even as a ceasefire remains in place. UNRWA Under Pressure in East Jerusalem: Israeli forces raided and seized the UNRWA Qalandia training center, raising the Israeli flag and prompting UN condemnation over repeated violations of UN premises. West Bank Raids and Settler Friction: Israeli forces stormed areas including Al-Far’a camp, Shweika, and set up checkpoints near Bethlehem, while a Knesset member was blocked from reaching a besieged Palestinian home in Qusra. Lebanon Escalation: Israel issued urgent evacuation warnings for multiple southern Lebanese towns ahead of strikes tied to Hezbollah infrastructure. Diplomatic Fallout: Qatar condemned Defense Minister Israel Katz’s entry into Syria’s buffer zone as a sovereignty violation. US Politics and Israel Policy: A US lawmaker urged Trump to halt E1 settlement plans, while Democrats’ internal fight over Israel policy flared after a pro-Israel Democrat was tapped for a key Middle East post. US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: Trump sent a civil nuclear agreement to Congress, insisting it only moves forward if Saudi normalises relations with Israel. Tech and Trade: Israel pushed new cybersecurity and water-tech business delegations to India as part of an export push.

UNRWA Crackdown in Jerusalem: Israeli forces raided and began evicting UNRWA’s Qalandia vocational training center in occupied East Jerusalem, with UNRWA calling it an unauthorized incursion and warning it threatens education for Palestinian refugees. Gaza Strikes, Civilian Deaths: Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed at least nine Palestinians in Gaza, including children, as ceasefire violations continued. West Bank Violence: Settler attacks and Israeli raids continued across the occupied West Bank, including violence against AFP journalists. Southern Syria Standoff: Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will keep troops in southern Syria’s “security zone” as long as the jihadist threat persists, warning against Turkish moves in Syria. Diplomacy to De-escalate: Jordan hosted US-mediated Syria-Israel talks aimed at curbing Israeli activity and reviving security negotiations. US-Linked Legal Fight: A UK law professor’s lawsuit over comments on Israel can move forward after a federal appeals reversal. Local Politics & Education: Aliza Bloch criticized Israel’s education system for “abandoning” haredi students, arguing reforms must start in kindergarten. International Pressure on Arms: A US coalition of fringe Jewish clergy launched “Block the Bombs” support, urging Congress to halt certain lethal weapons transfers to Israel.

West Bank Settlements: Singapore’s foreign ministry reiterated that Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal and urged Israel to halt E1 expansion after a tender for 1,200+ housing units, warning it would fragment the territory and undermine a two-state path. Gaza War & Civilian Toll: Gaza’s Government Media Office says Israel has killed 21,500+ Palestinian children and targeted 1,244 mosques since Oct. 2023, as UN officials call for stronger protection of civilians and humanitarian access. Kites as Pretext: Israel threatens to escalate after kites reach border areas, while Israel says recovered kites posed no danger—yet Gaza officials and rights groups warn of renewed displacement and attacks. Lebanon Front: Saudi Arabia and France back Palestinian statehood and call for Israel’s withdrawal from all Lebanese territory, as Israeli strikes continue and UNIFIL reiterates that any Israeli presence north of the Blue Line violates Resolution 1701. Elections & Iran Claim: Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons, offering no details, amid election-year security messaging. Politics Abroad: Providence voters will decide a November referendum on divestment tied to Israel-linked activism; meanwhile, the Netherlands’ AVROTROS withdraws from Eurovision 2027 over Israel’s participation. Local Flashpoints: Israeli police disrupted a Palestinian graduation in occupied East Jerusalem and detained attendees, while settler violence in the West Bank rose 63% in the first seven months of 2026, according to a Palestinian commission.

Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Israeli strikes hit displaced Palestinians again in central Gaza, including a tent near Deir al-Balah by drone, killing at least one and wounding others, as Israel says it targeted Hamas operatives and accused the group of violating the ceasefire. Lebanon Escalation: Lebanese officials say Israel’s heavy strikes in the south are meant to set up a wider campaign, with reports of attacks on ridgelines, homes, roads and infrastructure. West Bank Pressure: Netanyahu held a West Bank security assessment focused on terror and a “dramatic increase” in settlement activity; meanwhile, Israeli forces arrested dozens in raids and brought mobile homes to expand an outpost near Nablus. E1 Settlement Push: Singapore urged Israel to halt E1 settlement expansion, warning it would fragment the West Bank and damage any two-state path. Diplomacy & Borders: Israel barred two Swedish Left MEPs from entering, while China’s Xi told Jordan that a two-state solution is the “right direction” and urged resuming talks. Local Life & Security: Ben-Gurion Airport train station saw delays from a “localized fault,” and Israel warned Hamas of harsher action after kites were found near the border.

Gaza Escalation: Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz warned Hamas of intensified targeted strikes and possible evacuations in Gaza if balloons, drones and “children’s kites” keep crossing into Israel, after multiple kite incidents were reported; Israel says recovered kites posed no danger. Airstrikes in Gaza: Israeli strikes hit central Gaza, including Zawayda, killing a 4-year-old and others, and a drone strike later killed two in a displacement tent near Deir al-Balah. Syria Talks, US Mediation: Syria’s foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani met Israeli intelligence officials in Jordan with US mediation to push de-escalation after recent Israeli strikes, including Abu al-Duhur, and to revive a security agreement while also demanding Israeli withdrawal and respect for sovereignty. Israel-Turkey Tensions Spillover: Coverage frames the Syria strikes as part of a wider Israel-Turkey rivalry, with Washington trying to prevent a broader clash. West Bank Pressure: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas demanded Israel withdraw the E1 settlement tender, warning it would divide the West Bank and harm a two-state path. Local Security: In the West Bank, Israel reported a Jordan Valley stabbing hunt and said it killed a 14-year-old during a raid in Askar camp near Nablus.

Gaza War: Israeli airstrikes hit central Gaza again, killing at least two people including a four-year-old boy in Zawayda and striking Nuseirat, as medics and residents described shrapnel injuries and no ceasefire. West Bank Crackdown: Israeli forces arrested 13 Palestinians in raids across the northern West Bank, while settlers burned property and damaged irrigation and crops near Nablus and Bethlehem; separate reports also say a 14-year-old was shot dead during an Askar camp raid. MSF Accountability Fight: Médecins Sans Frontières condemned Israel for closing two cases tied to attacks on its Gaza convoy and shelter without criminal investigations, calling it a failure of meaningful accountability. Syria-Turkey Flashpoint: Syria’s foreign minister says contacts with Israel were suspended after the Abu al-Duhur airbase strike but expects security talks to resume “soon,” even as Israel and Turkey trade accusations and Israel reportedly uses secret channels to avoid a clash. Diplomacy & Pressure: Over 100 former French and British ambassadors urged France and the UK to impose sanctions over Gaza and West Bank actions, while UK lawyers for Israel warned proposed UK settlement trade bans could breach international obligations. Local Politics: With elections approaching, an opinion piece argues Israel must treat out-of-home care as a national priority, citing counselor shortages and high turnover.

Israel-Turkey/Syria Tensions: Israel again struck Syria, targeting a “terrorist” near Beit Jinn after a prior airbase strike that the US said was based on wrong intelligence; Turkish officials have escalated the dispute with an Interpol Red Notice push against Netanyahu, while Israel insists it has “no interest” in escalation and says it warned the US and Syria about alleged Turkish radar and air-defense plans. Gaza War & Diplomacy: Israel told Washington it has “serious security concerns” about a proposed Hamas disarmament deal, warning Hamas will rebuild unless weapons are truly surrendered; meanwhile Hamas says it won’t implement the Trump framework unless Israel accepts it. West Bank Expansion: A Palestinian body says illegal settlements and outposts reached 592, with 780,000 settlers in the West Bank; international criticism also keeps growing over the E1 plan. International Pressure: Poland says Gaza’s “humanitarian catastrophe” is eroding support even among pro-Israel countries, while Iran’s deputy FM Gharibabadi accuses London and Paris of deliberate complicity by continuing arms support. Politics Abroad: In the US, AIPAC faces backlash in Michigan politics as allies reportedly ask it to stay away from ads for pro-Israel Senate nominee Mike Rogers. Local Culture/Identity: A Ben-Gurion airport op-ed argues Israel’s obsession reflects deeper hierarchies and an “escape route” mindset.

Syria Strikes & Diplomacy: Israel carried out fresh drone and air activity in Syria, including a strike near Beit Jinn that injured civilians, while Damascus called it a “flagrant violation” of sovereignty and urged UN action. US-Turkey Friction: US envoy Tom Barrack said Washington’s intelligence on the Abu al-Duhur airbase strike was wrong, and Israel’s PM office and Defense Minister Katz hit back, escalating a dispute over whether the attack was meant to “bait” Turkey. Golan Heights Row: The clash spilled into legal status arguments over the occupied Golan, with Barrack describing Israel as still occupying it, drawing sharp Israeli criticism. West Bank Pressure: In the West Bank and East Jerusalem, Israeli raids and settler attacks continued, including a raid that detained the mayor and municipal members in Beit Furik before releasing them, alongside reports of intensified displacement efforts in Al-Mughayyir. Gaza Ceasefire Violations: In central Gaza, drone strikes and gunfire reportedly killed and injured Palestinians, with claims of continued ceasefire breaches. E1 Settlement Backlash: The EU and a wider coalition condemned Israel’s E1 settlement tenders, warning they undermine a two-state path. International Fallout: Poland said Gaza’s humanitarian crisis is eroding support for Israel, while former French and British diplomats urged sanctions over alleged ethnic cleansing and settler violence. Local Life: Separate from the conflict, Israelis’ travel boom to Mykonos drew attention, with new direct flights from Tel Aviv.