AGP Executive Report

Gaza Under Fire: Israeli strikes hit the Al-Katiba area west of Gaza City, killing at least three Palestinians (including children) and wounding more than 20, as displaced families scramble amid heavy bombardment. Ceasefire Violations: The attacks come amid reports that Israel has continued daily violations since the October 2025 ceasefire, with Gaza’s death toll now reaching into the 70,000s. Al-Aqsa Under Pressure: In occupied East Jerusalem, 5,209 Israeli settler incursions into Al-Aqsa were recorded in August, alongside killings, detentions (including children), and more attacks on Palestinian property. West Bank Religious Attacks: Palestinian officials say settlers tried to set fire to the Nur al-Din Zanki Mosque near Nablus, adding to a pattern of attacks on religious sites. Culture & Education Hope: A Chinese-funded initiative in the West Bank gave 136 children 10 months of education, psychosocial support, and activities like dabke and chess, aiming to protect learning despite movement restrictions. Digital & AI Policy: Palestine joined a regional digital cooperation push in Doha, bringing tech and AI policy leaders together to expand inclusive digital economies. Hollywood Culture Clash: Mark Ruffalo’s Gaza-linked comments sparked a wider debate in entertainment, with Jewish artists defending him while studios push back over “antisemitism” accusations.

Water & Health in Gaza: WHO warns Gaza’s water quality is deteriorating fast, with contamination rising and watery diarrhoea cases nearly doubling—winter could spread sewage and disease through overcrowded camps. Gaza City Raid: Israeli strikes and gunfire in western Gaza City killed at least three (including two children and a woman) as an operation to seize a senior Hamas figure unfolded; reports also mention a child killed elsewhere in Gaza. West Bank Mosque Arson: Settlers in Bazariya (near Nablus) allegedly tried to burn Nur al-Din Zengi Mosque and sprayed racist Hebrew slogans naming journalists, prompting police arrests of eight suspects. Holy Sites Tensions: The Palestinian presidency says attacks on Al-Aqsa and other sacred sites are escalating toward a wider religious conflict. Education in East Jerusalem: Christian private schools strike after Israel reportedly fails to renew entry permits for over 70 teaching staff, leaving about 15,000 students without safe, stable classes. Culture & Diplomacy: Palestine signed the Digital Cooperation Organization charter at LEAP 2026, aiming to boost connectivity, resilience, and digital growth. International Aid: UNICEF continues supporting essential health care for mothers and children in Gaza amid collapsing services.

Education & Rights in Occupied Jerusalem: Israel’s curriculum push is expanding: about 45,000 Palestinian students in East Jerusalem are required to study the Israeli curriculum in 105 municipal schools, while Christian schools suspend classes after permit denials for 70+ teachers and staff. Gaza Learning Under Fire: Qatar Charity says it kept education running through “Education 2026,” reaching tens of thousands with school bags, learning packs, temporary classrooms, and meals despite aid restrictions. Academic Freedom & Activism: A U.S. judge ruled the Trump administration violated international students’ rights by trying to deport them over pro-Palestinian activism, reinforcing that speech and criticism can’t be punished. Culture & Memory: Roger Waters is set to executive-produce a documentary on Palestine’s Freedom Theatre, and Venice Film Festival organizers face renewed pressure to take concrete action for Palestine. Community Life & Identity: In the West Bank, retired Israeli generals and former officials call settler violence “ethnic cleansing,” while reports highlight ongoing attacks on farmers and homes.

Palestinian Missing Families: In Gaza City, families protested outside the Red Cross demanding answers about 11,200 people missing or feared forcibly disappeared since Israel’s war began in 2023, including cases where relatives say they have no confirmation of life or death. West Bank Home Demolitions: Israeli bulldozers demolished two apartment buildings in Nablus, with UN figures warning that hundreds of structures have been razed and children displaced. Prison Conditions & Gendered Abuse: Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir escalated taunts and messaging around Palestinian women prisoners, while rights groups and Palestinian factions condemned raids on women’s sections as political spectacle. Education Under Pressure: Haaretz reports about 45,000 students in occupied East Jerusalem face a new Israeli curriculum requirement, with parents and schools under intense pressure. Culture & Resistance: A Palestinian art and resistance documentary tied to Roger Waters’ “Freedom Theatre” drew attention, while Venice Film Festival programming is set to spotlight Gaza and Israel through politically charged films. Humanitarian & Community Support: Rahm Emanuel and brothers pledged $550,000 to train pediatric staff in Nablus as part of building a dedicated children’s hospital in the northern West Bank. Women in Research: University of Sharjah announced its Sixth Women in Research Forum (QUWA), highlighting women researchers and leadership across science and the humanities. Palestinian Pavilion at MAHA: At Malaysia’s MAHA 2026, the Palestinian pavilion drew crowds with products like Medjool dates and za’atar, showcasing culture through food and agriculture.

Autonomous Weapons Debate: UN chief Guterres and ICRC warn the world is nearing a “moral red line” as machines target humans without meaningful control, urging bans on unpredictable and anti-personnel autonomous systems. Gaza Missing Persons & Prisoners: In Gaza City, Palestinians protested for answers on the fate of more than 11,200 registered missing people, calling for an independent search mechanism and forensic support; meanwhile, criticism grew after Itamar Ben-Gvir filmed in Damon Prison’s women’s section. ICJ Genocide Case: South Africa submitted a dossier to the ICJ arguing Israel is defying binding Gaza protection orders, as Gaza’s death toll and injuries continue to mount. West Bank Settler Violence: Reports highlight renewed settler attacks, including an assault on an NBC News crew and clashes around Qusra, with Palestinians describing escalating fear and displacement. Cultural Lens: Annemarie Jacir’s film “Palestine 36” spotlights how art fights for Jerusalem imagery despite political shutdowns. Humanitarian Life in Gaza: Al-Radwan Camp families in harsh conditions described tents, scarce food and medicine, and cold nights with little protection. Muslim Unity Call: Iran’s supreme leader urged Muslim countries to unite against the “real enemy,” naming the US and Israel. Film & Flags: Venice Film Festival pressure grows to fly the Palestinian flag, with cinema figures joining the call.

West Bank Settler Violence: Israeli forces and police traded blame after clashes in Qusra and Jalud left at least eight Palestinians injured, with settlers barricading inside a home and throwing stones before dispersing. Gaza Child Safety: UNICEF warned that children are facing rising fatalities and damage to essential services, including destruction near a UNICEF storage facility and harm to water and desalination infrastructure. Prison Conditions as Politics: Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted footage boasting he’s responsible for harsher conditions for Palestinian women prisoners in Damon, prompting condemnation from Palestinian authorities and Hamas. Siege of Qusra: Israeli forces continued a prolonged siege on Qusra, restricting movement, cutting access to basic needs, and linking the crackdown to settler incursions. Cultural Spotlight: Olivia Rodrigo wore a handmade dress featuring Palestinian tatreez at the Daisy Chain Fields festival, highlighting Palestinian craftsmanship through fashion. Humanitarian Aid: Five UAE aid convoys entered Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, delivering food, educational materials, and shelter items. Religious Heritage at Risk: A report renewed alarms that Palestinian Christians are disappearing, with calls for real plans beyond warnings. Arts & Identity: A Palestinian novel, “Mined Paradises,” explores love, identity, and danger across West Bank and Gaza settings.

Cultural Memory in Action: Berlin activists recreated the scene of Hind Rajab’s killing, displaying a car riddled with 335 bullet holes to keep Gaza’s child victims in public view. Human Stories from the West Bank: Inside Jenin, displaced Palestinians describe life collapsing in displacement centers after raids and expulsions. Heritage Under Fire: Volunteers in Gaza’s Deir al-Balah salvage stones and marble columns from the damaged Abu Salim Mosque, trying to preserve pieces for possible restoration. Culture Meets Politics in Europe: A Berlin demonstration demanded an end to German arms exports to Israel and called for accountability for war crimes. Legal Rights & Speech: A US federal judge ruled Trump-era visa deportations targeting noncitizen students for pro-Palestinian speech are unconstitutional, reinforcing free speech protections. Palestinian Culture Abroad: UAE events drew tens of thousands celebrating Palestinian culture and heritage, with Emirati-Palestinian community ties highlighted. Settler Violence: Netanyahu condemned attacks in Qusra and Jalud as “criminal,” after settlers injured Palestinians and assaulted foreign journalists. Film & Solidarity: Venice’s Palestine-focused petition urges the festival to fly the Palestinian flag, as filmmakers push for Gaza to stay central.

UNRWA Under Fire in East Jerusalem: Israeli forces withdrew from the Qalandiya Training Centre, but officials say doors were welded shut, surveillance was installed, and UNRWA control hasn’t truly returned; UNRWA says assets worth over $5M were damaged and looted, with staff expelled ahead of the new school year. Gaza Life Under Siege: Gaza’s Health Ministry reported nine more Palestinians killed and 18 injured over 48 hours as ceasefire violations continue; separate reporting highlights children afraid to fly kites and families facing displacement and destroyed shelters. Culture of Resistance, Daily: A Gaza grape farmer returned to surviving vineyards in Sheikh Ijlin, describing the harvest as a return to life after years of war. West Bank Settler Violence: Reports describe settlers surrounding a Palestinian home in Qusra, attacking journalists in Jalud, and assaulting elderly women in Silwad. Education & Visas: Ireland’s visa refusals for fully funded Gaza students sparked outrage over inconsistent enforcement, while UNRWA’s vocational education in Jerusalem faces renewed threats. Rights & Disappearances: A Palestinian rights group estimated 2,500–3,000 enforced disappearances in Gaza during the war.

Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: UN humanitarians warn Israeli strikes are killing children and damaging aid supplies and infrastructure, including a UNICEF nutrition warehouse and water facilities. Children in Detention: A new report says around 370 Palestinian children are held in Israeli prisons, with many in Megiddo and Ofer and held under administrative detention. Kites Under Threat: Multiple reports highlight Israel’s threats to treat Gaza children’s kite-flying as a “terrorist” act, with UN and rights groups condemning the policy. West Bank Violence & Settler Pressure: Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa calls the West Bank “a lawless land” as settler aggression rises, while Palestinian groups mourn martyrs from Jenin and other areas. Lebanon Front: Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem rejects any framework deal with Israel, insisting on the UN-backed 1701 agreement and opposing direct negotiations. Culture & Faith: Al-Jawf and Al-Bayda communities mark Mawlid celebrations with large public gatherings, while Palestinian art mourns the late painter Sliman Mansour. Activism Under Crackdown: Palestine Action supporters face terrorism-linked charges tied to a Trump golf resort protest, and the US designates Palestine Action as a terrorist group, raising free-speech concerns. Politics Beyond Gaza: Opinion pieces argue Palestinian civilians deserve a political future beyond Hamas and Fatah, as elections loom and debate intensifies.

Gaza Medical Crisis: WHO says thousands of patients still need urgent medical evacuation, with 106 moved last week (including 19 children) via Rafah and Kerem Shalom. Kite Crackdown: Israel’s defense minister orders harsher action over Gaza kites and balloons, calling each launch “terrorism” and threatening evacuations of neighborhoods where launches occur. Strikes in Gaza: Israeli strikes killed three people in Al-Qarara east of Khan Yunis, as ceasefire violations continue. West Bank Settler Violence: Settlers storm Awarta near Nablus under heavy protection, performing rituals at Islamic shrines and escalating raids tied to road closures and property targeting. UNRWA Under Pressure: Palestinian researchers warn Israel’s move to close UNRWA headquarters in Quds aims to weaken the refugee issue and the right of return, alongside efforts to seize UNRWA facilities. Children in Detention: A report says around 370 Palestinian children are held in Israeli prisons, mainly Megiddo and Ofer. Culture & Film: Venice4Palestine urges the Venice Film Festival to take concrete action for Palestine, highlighting Palestinian films in the lineup. Art Loss: Tributes follow the death of Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, a major figure in resistance art. Humanitarian Damage: UNICEF reports a nutrition warehouse was destroyed and water infrastructure hit in Gaza bombings, worsening children’s suffering. Politics & Identity: Analysis links the Altalena ship discovery to election campaigning between Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir.

Palestinian Culture & Rights: The UN human rights office says the US terrorist designation of Palestine Action is a “disproportionate” curb on free speech that will chill civic life, after Washington moved to label the group and Britain previously banned it. West Bank Christian Life Under Pressure: Israel declared Taybeh, the last all-Christian town in the West Bank, a closed military zone, with church leaders warning families are being forced out and Christian history threatened. Gaza Daily Life & Childhood: Reports highlight continued ceasefire violations and strikes, while Gaza’s children face renewed fear over kite-flying as threats and dismantling of kites intensify. Culture & Memory: UNESCO paid tribute to Palestinian artist Suleiman Mansour, honoring his art education work and cultural legacy. Diplomacy for Palestine: Xi Jinping told Jordan that resolving the Palestinian issue should follow four principles, including two states, Palestinian governance, humanitarian protection, and justice under international law. Human Stories: An Ethiopian asylum seeker in Israel describes years without permanent status and renewed danger after a court decision revoked protections. Community & Activism: Protesters in Arkansas targeted defense summit firms over weapons tied to Gaza and Iran, linking local civic action to Palestine’s lived reality.

West Bank Home Demolitions: Israeli forces issued demolition orders and stop-work orders tied to settlement expansion, including a 72-hour order for a prisoner’s family home in Kafr Ni’ma near Ramallah. Martyrs’ Bodies Withheld: Palestinian Prisoners’ Media reports Israel is holding bodies of nearly 1,700 martyrs, including 799 identified cases and dozens of children and women, keeping families in “suspended mourning.” Damon Prison Conditions: Ma’ata says 88 Palestinian women are held in Damon Prison, including minors, an elderly Alzheimer’s patient, pregnant detainees, and women in solitary confinement. Gaza Children’s Kites Criminalized: Amnesty International warns Israel’s classification of Gaza children’s kites as “drones” undermines childhood and joy, calling for an end to impunity. Jerusalem Identity Erased: Signs in occupied East Jerusalem reportedly replaced “Damascus Gate” with “Ancient Gate,” a move critics say strips Palestinian and Islamic identity from public space. Palestinian Culture Abroad: Dubai will host an inaugural “Emirates Loves Palestine” cultural day with 20,000 attendees, featuring performances, heritage displays, and Palestinian food. Art & Resilience: A Gaza-focused feature highlights amputee children reclaiming childhood through football and play, turning injury into moments of joy. International Pressure on UNRWA: The US State Department recommends disbarring three UNRWA staff members over alleged Hamas/PIJ roles, intensifying the humanitarian and political squeeze around Gaza aid. Global Call for Release: More than 20 Marvel actors joined a “Free Marwan Now” campaign urging the release of Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti, held since 2002.

Palestinian Culture in the Diaspora: A Palestinian culture festival in Dorchester, UK, went ahead after racist graffiti appeared near Borough Gardens, with slogans calling for “mass deportations” and “keep Dorch white,” sparking local outrage. West Bank Settlements & Identity: Hundreds of illegal Israeli settlers stormed “Joseph’s Tomb” in Nablus under Israeli forces, as Palestinians and archaeologists dispute the biblical claim. Gaza Childhood Under Pressure: Israel’s warnings and threats over kite-flying in Gaza are framed as a new military objective, with children losing simple joy as families are urged to stop. International Crackdowns on Pro-Palestinian Activism: The US moves to designate the UK-based Palestine Action group as a terrorist organization, freezing assets and restricting support. UNRWA Under Fire: Brussels condemned Israel’s incursion into an UNRWA educational center in East Jerusalem, as Israel expands control over UN facilities. Palestinian Art & Memory: Tributes continue after the death of Sliman Mansour, a towering figure in Palestinian contemporary art and resistance. Culture & Education: Palestinian children complete a China-funded education and support program, highlighting resilience through learning.

UNRWA Under Pressure in East Jerusalem: Israeli forces began “maintenance” work at the Qalandia Vocational Training Institute in Kafr Aqab, after evacuating staff and deploying around the site—moves Palestinians and UNRWA say aim to seize control and repurpose the center. Gaza Kids, Kites, and Fear: Gaza’s children are being warned against kite-flying, with Israel and the US-led “Board of Peace” framing it as a security threat while families describe losing a simple joy. Human Stories from Gaza: Fatima’s Hope highlights how a young girl’s eye condition depends on medical referrals she can’t access outside Gaza. West Bank Settlements & Violence: Netanyahu vowed to expand illegal settlements and legalize more outposts and farms, while reports point to a wider pattern of settler “farms” tied to harassment and attacks. Culture & Solidarity Online: More than 20 Marvel-linked actors backed “Freedom for Marwan,” using MCU fandom branding to push for Marwan Barghouti’s release. Education Disrupted: Gaza’s academic year was deferred to September 19 as schools operate amid tents and portable classrooms.

UNRWA Under Pressure in East Jerusalem: Israeli forces began evacuating and demolishing the UNRWA Kalandia Vocational Training Centre in Kafr Aqab, detaining staff and triggering Palestinian and UN condemnation over attacks on a protected UN facility. Gaza Children vs. “Kite” Crackdown: The US-led “Board of Peace” warned Hamas that all militant activity must stop, including kite flying, after Israeli threats of strikes and evacuations; UN rights officials called the rhetoric “outrageous,” as Gaza families say children are being targeted. Humanitarian Life Lines Hit: Reports describe Israeli strikes damaging Gaza’s desalination and other civilian infrastructure, while Palestinian detainees in Megiddo Prison face severe conditions including food deprivation and medical neglect. Culture & Memory: Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, a towering figure of resistance art, died at 79, with tributes highlighting his role in carrying Palestinian land and memory. Film Spotlight: Venice added “NAZA,” a Gaza-focused documentary by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, to its main competition, centering Palestinian civilian casualties and Israeli military systems. Community Lifestyle: Bazaar47 in Gainesville rebrands a Palestinian-led venue to keep running markets, concerts, and community events. Digital Learning: The Digital Fortresses Project announced an online webinar series starting Sept 2 on resisting coercive digital infrastructures.

UNRWA Under Pressure in Jerusalem: Israeli forces began evicting and raiding UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem, including the Qalandia training centre in Kafr Aqab, as officials move to “transform” the site into an educational complex. Gaza Children Killed in Fresh Strikes: Air strikes and gunfire across Gaza killed at least five Palestinians, including two children, with families describing children dying while inside tents. West Bank Settler Violence Hits Media: AFP journalists were attacked by settlers near Bethlehem; vehicles were damaged and multiple people treated for injuries. Gaza Kites Become a Flashpoint: The UN condemned Israel’s threats to expel people over children’s kite flying, while Hamas and Gaza parents say the warnings target childhood itself. Cultural Loss: Iconic Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, a symbol of resistance art, died at 79, leaving behind a legacy of memory, identity, and struggle. Humanitarian Warning: UNICEF flagged Gaza’s nutrition crisis, warning that poor diets and chronic malnutrition are deepening for young children.