AGP Executive Report

Film & Activism: At the BFI London Film Festival, NAZA producer James Wilson said backlash and threats against co-directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor over their Gaza documentary had been frightening; he noted many critics had not seen the film. Photographer and activist Misan Harriman’s documentary Shoot the People also highlights Palestine’s protest movement alongside campaigns worldwide. Creative Solidarity: In Tokyo, supporters joined 4,600 knitted panels into a 170-metre “Free Gaza” banner; bazaar proceeds will support medical care for Palestinian children. Education & Daily Life: Palestinian authorities say more than 20,000 students have been killed in three years of war, with Gaza’s classrooms left in ruins. Qatar Red Crescent says it is distributing nearly 89,000 hot meals to displaced families facing severe food shortages.

Food and Survival: Qatar Red Crescent is preparing 88,912 hot meals for displaced families in Gaza, where one father said his children had gone months without rice or chicken. Children and Learning: Three years of war have devastated Gaza’s health services and disrupted children’s education; a displaced Gazan teacher has built a school in Egypt’s Sinai to help children return to class. Culture and Memory: Gaza residents are rescuing books from rubble to preserve Palestinian literary heritage, while West Bank olive growers face restrictions and attacks during harvest season. Solidarity: Pakistani actors joined a Jordan aid mission, delivering food boxes to more than 500 displaced Palestinian families, including children receiving medical care.

Memory Through Art: On the third anniversary of October 7, Palestinian photographer and embroiderer Dalia Kayed is telling her story of loss and displacement through her work. She lost her brother in Gaza and now lives in Spain. Learning Amid Ruins: Displaced Gazan teachers are building schools in Egypt and Sinai, while a woman in Gaza salvages books from rubble to keep education alive. Olive Harvest Under Attack: A Palestinian farmer was killed and nine others wounded in a settler attack near Burqa as families harvested olives—a seasonal tradition and vital livelihood. Culture and Remembrance: Palestinian artists and writers continue to preserve memory through exhibitions, books and performance, even as Gaza’s cultural life and infrastructure face devastation.

Cultural Resistance & Boycott: Trinity College Dublin students have again removed Coca-Cola from campus shops and cafés, extending a two-decade boycott campaign tied to the brand’s alleged links to labor abuses and, more recently, operations in illegal Israeli settlements. Gendered Violence & Rights: A new Palestinian Feminist Collective report excerpt details Israel’s systemic sexualized and gendered violence against Palestinians since 1948, with patterns intensified since Oct. 2023. Solidarity Movement: A roundtable reflects on how Palestine activism has evolved since “Al-Aqsa Flood,” debating whether solidarity work is truly aligned with stopping the war as attention shifts. Commemoration & Culture: Across Israel and abroad, Oct. 7’s third anniversary is marked with memorials, protests, and art—from remembrance installations to film and theatre—while Gaza journalists face extreme danger, with 263 media workers reported killed over the war. Education & Campus Life: New allegations in New York and elsewhere highlight how Gaza/Oct. 7 politics are spilling into classrooms and student spaces, raising fresh questions about safety, speech, and responsibility. Humanitarian Dispatch: Pakistan’s SKT Welfare completed a deployment to Jordan, delivering food parcels and support to displaced Palestinians from Gaza.

Cultural resilience in Gaza and beyond: A Gazan grief story turns into theatre as Jaffa resident Yuval Naim premieres a children’s play, Out of Three, One is Missing, using a bee-hive metaphor to explore mourning without a single “right” way. Memory under attack in the West Bank: Israeli forces demolished Birzeit University’s Martyrs’ Monument, replacing it with a fig sapling—sparking renewed outrage over education and Palestinian memory. Settler violence and press freedom: AFP photographer Jaafar Ashtiyeh was beaten and shot at while covering olive farmers near Aqraba, highlighting how the olive harvest remains a flashpoint. Jerusalem identity and daily life: In occupied East Jerusalem, Itamar Ben Gvir oversaw the demolition of a Palestinian home, leaving about 70 people homeless, including women and children. Culture as solidarity abroad: The Philippines marked Palestinian Heritage Day with a month-long exhibit at the University of the Philippines, pairing photos of living traditions with images of cultural sites destroyed. Protest rights in the UK: London’s Met says it can’t ban a pro-Palestine Oct. 7 march, but set strict route and timing conditions.

Gaza Human Toll: An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City killed at least five Palestinians, including four women, as UNICEF warns children are still being killed and denied essentials despite a ceasefire. Cultural Memory Under Attack: Israeli forces destroyed Birzeit University’s martyrs memorial, a move condemned as an assault on Palestinian collective memory. Palestinian Voices in the Diaspora: Mahmoud Khalil discussed his memoir “No Land to Stand On,” recounting ICE detention after pro-Palestine activism at Columbia. Education & Survival: Gaza’s crisis is worsening for children, with UNICEF reporting near-total need for psychosocial support and growing winter risks. UK Legal/Community Impact: A Kuwaiti man was sentenced to life in London after attempting to attack the Israeli embassy with knives, with the case tied to Gaza. Politics & Identity Clash: The European Green Party leadership distanced itself from a “Zionism is racism” motion, while UK Green Party debates continue to ripple across Europe.

Gaza Christian funeral: A Christian mother and daughter, Maisa Abu Dawoud and Mary, were laid to rest at Saint Porphyrius Church in Gaza City after an Israeli airstrike killed them, with church leaders calling for an end to bombardment and protection for civilians. West Bank raids & arrests: Israeli forces demolished a memorial at Birzeit University and detained 12 Palestinians in separate raids across the West Bank, including children, as olive harvesters and homes faced repeated attacks. Education under siege: Gaza’s education system is taking another hit, with reports of heavy teacher losses and UNRWA saying nearly 97,000 students are enrolled in education centers—while medics warn children are arriving with complex injuries. Culture & solidarity in Europe: France’s secondary school youth protests are linking crumbling public education to anti-racism and solidarity with Palestine, while Ireland’s Palestine solidarity campaign plans a major Gaza anniversary march in Derry. Politics & identity debates abroad: The UK Green Party’s “Zionism is racism” vote sparks backlash, including Israel banning Green leader Zack Polanski, as debates over Palestine, racism, and free expression intensify. Media & memory: A new book, Dana Mashoian Walrath’s “The Book of Genocides,” connects multiple atrocities across centuries—including Gaza—through visual storytelling.

Gaza Humanitarian Strain: UNRWA says about 97,000 students enrolled in its Gaza education centers in the first week of the 2026/27 school year, with a hybrid in-person and remote setup. Medical Survival Stories: Abu Abdullah Skik, missing both legs after an Israeli strike, has waited two years for a travel permit and treatment abroad—still trapped in pain and paperwork. Church & Identity: Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya mourned a Christian mother and daughter killed in a Gaza City strike, calling Palestinian Christians integral to national identity. Culture Under Pressure: In suburban Bridgeview, Illinois, Palestine Fest’s fourth year went ahead with Palestinian music, food, and vendors, but far-right protests outside raised security fears and led to clashes and detentions. UK Politics & Palestine: Britain’s Green Party voted to define Zionism as racism and back a single democratic Palestinian state; Israel condemned the move and barred Green leader Zack Polanski from entering Israel. Remembering Oct. 7: A Gaza-focused piece argues the world denied and trivialized the October 7 massacre, shaping how violence and identity are discussed. Religious Rights: The Serbian Orthodox Church warned that Christians in Palestine face worsening persecution and discrimination.

Winter Shelter Crisis in Gaza: Displaced families in Khan Younis say torn tents and dwindling aid are leaving them exposed to rain, cold, and wind, with protesters demanding tarpaulins, blankets, food, and health supplies before conditions worsen. West Bank Detentions & Prison Policy: The Palestinian Prisoners’ Commission reports 680 arrests and 692 new/renewed administrative detention orders in September, including children, women, and journalists, plus deaths in custody. Settlement Expansion Watch: The Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission warns Israel is accelerating a massive settlement plan that could displace residents of Al-Mughayyir and isolate Palestinian communities east of Ramallah. Gaza’s Human Cost for Families: A father in Gaza says shrapnel severed his toes, derailing his ability to support five children and an elderly mother amid overwhelmed healthcare. Press Under Fire: A rights center documents 1,120 violations against Gaza journalists since Oct. 2023, including killings, arrests, and destruction of media facilities. Culture & Politics in the UK: The Green Party in England and Wales voted to define Zionism as racism, triggering shock among Jewish Greens and fueling “Free Palestine” chants at the conference. Music as Protest: Zach Bryan wore “Free Palestine” at Gillette Stadium, adding to the ongoing debate around major venues and pro-Palestine expression. Religious Voices: The Serbian Orthodox Church warns of persecution and discrimination facing Palestinian Christians, urging protection of religious communities.

Gaza & Culture of Survival: A Palestinian teacher in Egypt’s North Sinai, Hadeel Zourob, has built a free school in El-Arish for displaced Gazan children—now serving nearly 400 students aged 6 to 18. Humanitarian Toll in Gaza: An Israeli strike on a Gaza City apartment killed at least five Palestinians, including four women; funerals were held at Saint Porphyrius Church. Diplomacy & Palestine: South Africa urged Israel to respond to Hamas’s hostage-release move with reciprocal steps, including freeing Palestinian detainees and committing to a permanent ceasefire. Art & Memory: Al Markhiya Gallery announced “Silent Witnesses,” a Palestinian artist’s exhibition exploring how everyday objects carry grief and resilience amid displacement and violence. Education & Identity Politics: The University of Sydney faces backlash after plans to intervene in student union elections tied to “Globalise the Intifada.” West Bank Pressure: Reports describe Israeli raids and searches in the Tubas area and continued settler attacks on Palestinian homes and olive harvesters. Sports/Culture Links: Punjab’s chief minister met Spain’s ambassador, highlighting trade, culture, and a proposed football academy—while praising Spain’s recognition of Palestine.

Gaza City Strike: An Israeli airstrike hit a residential apartment in Rimal, killing five Palestinians including four women; Gaza civil defense and Al-Shifa Hospital said rescue teams pulled bodies from rubble as fires broke out. Hamas Response: Hamas condemned the attack as a continued assault on civilians, accusing Netanyahu of using the ceasefire as cover. West Bank Olive Harvest Attacks: In multiple West Bank areas, settlers attacked olive pickers, burned trees, detained people, and soldiers reportedly backed raids during the harvest season. Palestinian Political Rights: A Palestinian Israeli politician, Sami Abu Shehadeh of Balad, withdrew after Supreme Court pressure tied to Gaza-war remarks, renewing debate over double standards in Israel’s election system. Culture & Daily Life in Exile: Gazans in Mexico City are rebuilding routines by selling Palestinian food, turning everyday work into a bridge for displaced families. Sports as Culture Clash: Ireland’s Nations League press conference was cut short after a tense exchange involving Gaza and a Flydubai incident, showing how the conflict keeps spilling into public life.

Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: Nasser Medical Hospital in Gaza has run out of syringes, warning of a total medical shutdown as siege and infrastructure damage deepen care gaps. Occupied West Bank Life: A UN expert says checkpoints and road closures are fragmenting Palestinian territory and turning everyday travel into torment, including a case where a baby died after delays reaching an ambulance. Settler Violence Watch: A Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission report tallies 2,051 attacks on Palestinians in September, with Ramallah and Nablus among the hardest hit. Culture & Memory: A Gleneagle performance of The Gaza Monologues in Ireland raised €4,677 for displaced families and Gaza medical aid, with organizers offering the show to solidarity groups. Art, Film & Protest: The documentary NAZA continues to spark backlash over anonymized Israeli soldier testimony about civilian killings, while Palestine Action activists face court over an Elbit Systems raid. Diaspora Education: Ireland’s study-visa refusals for Palestinian students reportedly surged to 83% this year, triggering appeals and legal challenges.

Religious Freedom Under Pressure in Hebron: The Palestinian Ministry of Awqaf condemned settler storming of the Ibrahimi Mosque, accusing groups of holding dances and provocative rituals in its courtyards and warning of a wider Judaization push that restricts Muslim worship. Gaza Remains a Humanitarian Crisis: Gaza residents buried the remains of 105 martyrs recovered from rubble after years of waiting, while reports also cite ongoing drone strikes, demolitions, and a rising death toll since the 2025 “ceasefire.” Education Support for Evacuees: Qatar-linked scholarship and guidance efforts are helping young Palestinians resume studies at Al Fakhoora House in Al Thumama, offering training and pathways back into learning. Culture, Media, and Accountability: The IDF issued a detailed response to the Gaza documentary “NAZA,” rejecting its genocide claims and saying the film relies on errors and manipulative editing. Pro-Palestine Culture in the Spotlight: Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” tour sold out immediately after Ed Sheeran fallout, with benefit concerts announced for Dublin, Paris, and London.

Education Under Siege: Gaza university leaders say students are studying in displacement camps and tents, using mobile phones and online platforms as infrastructure collapses, while universities push for virtual labs and international tech support. Medical Crisis in Gaza: As “Pink October” begins, Gaza’s Health Ministry warns breast cancer screening and diagnostics are “virtually suspended,” with mammography breakdowns, lab shortages, and no radiotherapy—hundreds may be undiagnosed. Human Rights Spotlight: Detained Gaza hospital director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya has been nominated for the EU’s 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought, with his family and lawyers denying Israeli allegations. Cultural Resistance & Community: Palestinian women entrepreneurs in Bethlehem launch an online marketplace to help sell and market women-made products. Arts, Identity, and Backlash: Reports allege “systemic” exclusion of Jewish and Israeli artists in cultural spaces, while Gaza-linked activism continues to spark major public disputes. Music as Fundraising: Macklemore’s “Free Palestine” concerts (London, Paris, Dublin) reportedly sold out immediately, framed as humanitarian fundraising.

Humanitarian Remembrance: Malaysia’s Mapim urged Oct. 7, 2026 to be marked with solidarity for Gaza’s ongoing suffering, citing UN figures on shelter needs, shortages, and flood risks for displaced families. Sacred Sites Under Pressure: Malaysia’s religious affairs minister condemned settler incursions into Al-Aqsa and the Ibrahimi Mosque as violations of international law, calling Al-Aqsa a “red line.” Culture & Activism in the Spotlight: Macklemore said his Free Palestine tour sold out “immediately” after Ed Sheeran removed him from the stadium run, with pro-Palestinian demonstrators showing up outside the first show. Rights at Home, Deportation Abroad: A US immigration judge ruled Palestinian American Salah Sarsour—president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque—can be deported on foreign-policy grounds, as he appeals. Media Under Threat: Coverage of the Gaza documentary “NAZA” highlights escalating threats against its directors amid Israel-election tensions and pressure on journalists. Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Reports say Israeli strikes in Gaza City killed at least seven, including a journalist, as ceasefire violations continue.

Gaza Under Strain: Israeli strikes kept hitting civilians despite ceasefire claims, including a minibus attack in Tel al-Hawa that killed 5 and wounded dozens, while other reports described more deaths and injuries across Gaza City, Jabalia, Deir al-Balah, Khan Younis, and refugee camps. Heritage at Risk: UNESCO-linked reporting says dozens of Gaza cultural sites have been damaged, as “Guardians of Heritage” teams race to recover and protect artifacts before they’re lost. West Bank Life & Settler Violence: The ICRC warned everyday life is becoming “untenable” as settler attacks and intimidation drive displacement, with incidents like attacks on families trying to reclaim homes in Jalud. Culture, Dialogue & Media: A new book argues media can still help Jews and Palestinians find common ground, while Gaza’s education and curriculum fight shows how culture and schooling are treated as battlegrounds. Diaspora & Rights: In the US, an immigration judge ruled Salah Sarsour can be deported on foreign-policy grounds; in the UK, Labour’s Gaza stance and protests at party events keep fueling culture-war debates.