AGP Executive Report

Hospital Under Fire: Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahiya was hit by an Israeli drone attack despite a ceasefire, injuring staff and maintenance workers and renewing warnings that health facilities are being systematically targeted. Detention of a Doctor: Israel says detained Gaza hospital director Hussam Abu Safiya is “lawfully detained” and not in life-threatening condition, rejecting UN and rights experts’ calls for his immediate release amid allegations of torture and medical neglect. Ceasefire Violations in Gaza: Health authorities report at least 12 Palestinians killed in strikes across Gaza over 24 hours, with many trapped under rubble and overall deaths rising to 73,118. West Bank Displacement: UN humanitarians say Israeli military activity, demolitions, and settler violence are driving more displacement and restricting access to housing, livelihoods, and essential services. Health Tech Scrutiny: Elbit Systems claims its AI targeting program identified 850,000 “real-time intel targets” and generated thousands of battle plans, sparking renewed concern about automated targeting and civilian protections. Local Health Infrastructure: A rural health clinic in Palestine is set to close next week for remodeling, raising questions about continuity of care.

Pediatric disease surge in Gaza: The UN warns of a rapidly escalating chickenpox outbreak in displacement sites, with nearly 9,300 suspected cases recorded in just two weeks—families describe fever, intense itching, and worsening risk of secondary infection in overcrowded, poorly serviced shelters. Health workers under fire: In the occupied West Bank, Israeli forces reportedly shot and detained medics during a raid near Ramallah, raising fresh alarms about access to care and the safety of ambulance crews. Ceasefire violations, more deaths: Despite a “ceasefire,” Gaza’s civil defence and hospitals report multiple strikes killing at least six people in different areas, underscoring how fragile health services remain amid ongoing violence. Doctor detention spotlight: UN health rights experts again called for the immediate release of Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya and other detained health workers, stressing that practicing medicine must be protected. Medical evacuations via Rafah: Gaza’s crossings authority says 92 people (36 patients and 56 companions) left for treatment coordinated with WHO support, while 92 others returned. Gaza governance shift with health implications: Hamas announced it is dissolving its Gaza governing body and preparing to transfer civilian administration to a UN-backed committee, a move that could reshape how public services—including healthcare—are managed. Palestinian elections: President Abbas declared Nov 28, 2026 as the date for the first legislative elections since 2006, including across West Bank and Gaza. Aid worker killed: Gaza mourns humanitarian worker Mohammed al-Wahidi, killed in an Israeli strike while helping coordinate public World Cup screenings—events that had offered families brief relief amid war. AI targeting scrutiny: Elbit Systems says its digital targeting program generated large-scale “real-time” targeting outputs in Gaza and Lebanon, drawing criticism from human rights groups over civilian protection risks.

Gaza Ceasefire Violence: Israeli drone strikes and gunfire killed at least six Palestinians across Gaza, with hospitals receiving the bodies and reports pointing to attacks in Nuseirat and Khan Younis as the “ceasefire” continues to fail. Health Under Fire: A Gaza aid worker linked to World Cup screenings was killed in an airstrike, turning a rare moment of relief into more grief for families already facing medical strain. Detained Doctor Alarm: UN and rights groups renewed calls for the release of detained Gaza pediatrician Hussam Abu Safiya, warning his health is deteriorating after alleged torture and prolonged detention. Water Crisis Risk: Gaza’s municipality warned that water shortages are worsening as infrastructure collapses, raising the odds of preventable illness. Targeting at Scale: Elbit Systems said its digital targeting program generated massive “real-time” targeting outputs across Gaza and Lebanon, sparking renewed concern that automated systems erode civilian protections. Palestinian Politics: Abbas scheduled legislative elections for Nov. 28, the first in nearly two decades, as a step toward restoring political legitimacy. UK Policy Shift: Labour leader-in-waiting Andy Burnham apologized for his party’s earlier Gaza response and called for stronger sanctions and a faster push for a ceasefire.

Gaza Ceasefire Toll: Gaza health authorities say Israeli attacks since the October 2025 ceasefire have killed 1,092 people and injured 3,507, with bodies still under rubble. Targeting Aid & Community Health: An Israeli strike killed a Gaza aid official who helped organise World Cup screenings, along with a 10-year-old and his 8-year-old brother, underscoring ongoing harm to civilians and relief work. Civilian Deaths in the Strip: Medics report at least nine more deaths from airstrikes and gunfire, including children, despite the ceasefire. Detained Doctor Under Pressure: Protests in the UK and renewed legal scrutiny focus on Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, Gaza’s Kamal Adwan hospital director detained since December 2024, with campaigners warning his injuries make his life “almost unrecognizable.” Health System Under Siege: The Palestinian Embassy to India reiterates that hospitals, ambulances, and medical staff are being systematically targeted, calling for protection under international law. West Bank Medical Access Blocked: A Gaza father’s desperate attempt to get an urgently ill infant to Ramallah was blocked by an Israeli gate and soldiers, delaying care. Media Accountability: Australia’s ABC and SBS faced the Royal Commission on Antisemitism over Gaza coverage balance and oversight proposals. Clinical Education in Qatar: Weill Cornell Medicine–Qatar ran a faculty workshop on competency-based assessment and feedback for medical training.

Detained Gaza doctor: UN experts and a UN inquiry again demanded the immediate release of pediatrician Hussam Abu Safiya, saying his health is deteriorating in Israeli custody and raising serious concerns about abuse and violations of international law; Israel’s prison service denies the allegations. Public health under siege: Gaza continues to report deaths and injuries from ongoing strikes despite a ceasefire, while UNICEF warned that children’s mental health is being crushed by fear and repeated violence. Care access for children: 26 sick children from Gaza returned home after completing treatment in Jordan through the “Jordan Medical Corridor,” highlighting how evacuation can be lifesaving when local care is overwhelmed. Health sector pressure: Israel’s High Court case over detained Gaza doctors continues, with the state arguing individualized classified security reviews justify detention. Civilians targeted: Reports also described an aid worker organizing World Cup screenings in Gaza killed in a strike, underscoring how even humanitarian and community activities are being hit. Tech and targeting scrutiny: Elbit Systems’ claims about an AI targeting system in Gaza and Lebanon sparked renewed concern that automated targeting at scale could erode civilian protections.

Health & Human Rights: UN experts and a UN inquiry again urged Israel to immediately release Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya, Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital director detained since Dec 2024, citing reports of torture, life-threatening injuries, and arbitrary detention without charge. Gaza Care Under Fire: Multiple reports describe fresh Israeli strikes across Gaza killing at least seven people, including children, while UN-linked health concerns keep mounting as the health system struggles. West Bank Access to Care: A 4-month-old Palestinian baby died after Israeli forces blocked evacuation for emergency treatment at a checkpoint near Ramallah, highlighting how movement restrictions directly cost lives. Aid & Community Health: An Israeli strike killed a Palestinian aid official organizing World Cup screenings in Gaza, underscoring how even civilian relief and community activities are being hit. Cross-border Medical Support: A Hyderabad-based medical trust announced plans to expand humanitarian medical cooperation with the Palestinian Embassy, aiming to send medicines and rebuild healthcare capacity.

Gaza Health Under Siege: Gaza’s Health Ministry says the death toll has reached 73,098 as strikes continue, with hospitals overwhelmed and thousands of patients waiting for permission to leave for care abroad. Medical Detention Crisis: UN experts and rights groups again demanded the immediate release of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, Kamal Adwan Hospital director, citing arbitrary detention, deteriorating health, and reports of severe mistreatment. Ceasefire Violations, Civilian Toll: Multiple reports describe Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killing at least 6–7 Palestinians in Gaza, including children, and hitting areas where displaced families shelter. West Bank Health Sector Crackdown: Health Work Committees in Ramallah was hit by a sweeping arrest campaign, with board members and staff detained and the organization shut under a military closure order. Humanitarian Access Pressure: Medical Relief warns Israel is trying to dismantle UNRWA’s role by blocking medicine and aid deliveries, deepening the strain on Gaza’s already collapsing health system. Community Health Protest: Patients and wounded people staged protests outside al-Shifa Hospital demanding eased restrictions on medical evacuations.

Gaza Health Under Pressure: Hamas says it has dissolved its Gaza government and is preparing to hand day-to-day administration to a UN-backed technocratic committee, while Israel calls it a “stunt” and insists on disarmament—meanwhile strikes continue and medical sources report deaths. Detained Doctor Crisis: UN and rights groups again demand the immediate release of pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, Kamal Adwan Hospital director, warning his detention is arbitrary and his life is in imminent danger after alleged torture and severe injuries. Aid Access & Civilian Harm: Gaza’s health system remains strained as restrictions and border closures limit evacuations; Gaza’s ministry figures and ongoing deaths underscore how care delays are turning into preventable fatalities. West Bank Violence: CCTV footage shows an Israeli officer throwing a stun grenade into a car during a Qalandiya raid; police opened an investigation after B’Tselem reported the incident. Humanitarian Voices: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan urged the world to treat Palestinian suffering as a human issue, saying compassion must override politics. Policy & Public Opinion: A new AP-NORC poll finds sharply eroded US support for Israel, with growing numbers of Democrats saying Israel committed genocide. Church Protection: Jerusalem’s Patriarch and Latin Patriarch call for safeguarding Christian communities and keeping Holy Places open for worship amid Gaza’s ruins.

Gaza Health Under Siege: WHO says more than 43,000 people in Gaza need long-term rehabilitation, but only about a third of needed assistive devices have entered amid restrictions. Detained Doctor Crisis: UN rights experts and multiple groups renewed calls for the immediate release of pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, saying his detention is arbitrary and his life is in imminent danger after alleged torture and medical neglect. Ceasefire Violations, More Casualties: Fresh Israeli strikes killed at least six Palestinians and wounded dozens, including attacks on displaced people shelters, despite the ceasefire. Governance Shift With Health Implications: Hamas dissolved its long-running Gaza emergency governing body and signaled a handover to a UN-backed technocratic committee, while retaining security control—leaving uncertainty over how quickly civilian services, including healthcare, can stabilize. Aid Bottlenecks: UN teams report limited aid offloading at Kerem Shalom and a drop in overall supplies, with children’s nutrition and healthcare needs worsening.

Gaza Health Under Strain: Gaza’s Health Ministry says five more Palestinians were killed in the last 24 hours and seven injured, with many victims still trapped as Israel continues attacks despite a ceasefire. Child Health & Rights: A UN inquiry report says the “essence of childhood has been destroyed,” alleging Israeli forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, with killings, maiming, starvation, detention and psychological harm. Medical Access Blocked in the West Bank: A four-month-old infant died after Israeli forces delayed his urgent transfer at a checkpoint near Ramallah; a 16-year-old was also killed during a raid on Qalandiya. Detained Doctors: Israel’s Supreme Court set a deadline for the government to respond to a petition for 14 detained Gaza doctors, including Kamal Adwan Hospital director Hussam Abu Safiya, whose lawyers warn his condition is life-threatening. Humanitarian Support: The UAE Field Hospital in Gaza hosted an OCHA delegation and reviewed care workflows with WHO health cluster partners. Ceasefire Violations: Strikes across Gaza since dawn killed four and wounded 22, including attacks near Khan Younis. Accountability & Safety: Rights groups raise concerns about theft during West Bank raids, alleging cash and jewelry disappear and complaints go nowhere.

Medical Neglect at Checkpoints: A four-month-old Palestinian infant died after Israeli forces blocked his urgent transfer through a West Bank checkpoint near Ramallah, with tear gas reported as the ambulance was delayed. Detained Doctor in Life-Threatening Condition: Prominent Gaza hospital director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya (Kamal Adwan Hospital) is reported in acute danger in Israeli detention, with allegations of severe injuries, breathing trouble, and psychological distress; his lawyer and rights groups are calling for urgent transfer and judicial review. Gaza Ceasefire Violations Hitting Civilians: Israeli drone and airstrikes killed at least two people in Gaza City near a water distribution station and on Omar Al-Mokhtar road, injuring others. Prisoner Release With Medical Checks: Israel released nine detainees from Gaza via Kerem Abu Salem, with the Red Cross coordinating handover and medical teams assessing them at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. Evacuation Efforts Under Strain: The Red Crescent reported 37 patients and 59 companions leaving Gaza via Rafah for treatment abroad, coordinated with the WHO. Health Under Siege Beyond Gaza: West Bank violence also included the killing of a 16-year-old near Qalandiya, underscoring ongoing risks to child health and access to care.

Prison Health Emergency: Physicians for Human Rights says Gaza hospital director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya’s condition has sharply deteriorated after a July 2 visit to Israel’s Nitzan Prison, citing fresh injuries, bruising, breathing trouble, and repeated loss of consciousness in solitary confinement—urging an urgent transfer and release. Humanitarian Access Risks: UN-linked agencies warn that expanding Israeli control zones in Gaza is increasing civilian danger and further blocking aid deliveries, with verified deaths of 196 people near deployment areas between Oct. 10, 2025 and early April 2026. Disease Outbreak Pressure: A northern Gaza medical relief director reports about 9,300 contagious skin disease cases in two weeks across 130 health centers, driven by displacement, overcrowding, and shortages. Ceasefire Violations, Civilian Deaths: Despite a ceasefire, drone strikes in northern and central Gaza killed at least two civilians and injured others, while Gaza’s health ministry reports rising deaths and injuries since the Oct. 11, 2025 ceasefire. West Bank Settler Violence: Palestinian leadership says settler attacks in multiple West Bank areas are escalating, including burning land, destroying olive trees, and seizing water sources, calling for international protection.

Public Health Collapse in Gaza: A Qatar-based public health specialist says Gaza’s crisis has moved beyond outbreaks into a full breakdown of public health—clean water, sanitation, medicines, and hospital capacity—creating conditions for infectious disease to spread fast. Contagious Skin Illnesses: Health officials report about 9,300 skin-disease infections in two weeks across 130 health centers, including chickenpox, scabies, and lice, as overcrowding and contaminated water meet chronic shortages. Ceasefire Violations, More Deaths: Gaza’s Health Ministry says Israeli strikes and shelling killed at least seven Palestinians in 48 hours and injured dozens, with bodies still unrecovered due to access limits. Hospital Director in Prison at Risk: Physicians for Human Rights warns Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya’s condition is deteriorating after a lawyer visit to Nitzan Prison, calling for urgent transfer and medical assessment. Abuse in Custody, Families Left in Limbo: Reuters reports Israel confirmed an authentic image of a blindfolded detainee but has not identified him or where he is held, intensifying anguish for two mothers who each believe he is their missing son. Humanitarian Access Tightened: UN agencies warn expanding Israeli-controlled areas are shrinking civilian space and further blocking delivery of food, medical supplies, clean water, and shelter. West Bank Health Impacts from Violence: Reports describe injuries from settler attacks and clashes in areas near Ramallah, including eye injuries from pepper spray. Sports as Solidarity: Egypt coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag after a World Cup win, drawing both backlash and support online.

Gaza Health Crisis: Gaza’s health authorities say the death toll has reached 73,074 Palestinians killed since Oct. 7, 2023, with 173,537 injured; hospitals reported more fatalities and injuries in the past day, while many victims remain unreachable due to ongoing access limits. Children Under Siege: Gaza officials and UNICEF-linked reporting highlight the scale of harm to children, including 1,022 infants among 21,500+ children killed over 1,000 days, alongside “life-changing” injuries and severe shortages affecting care. Humanitarian Aid at Risk: Amnesty International warns most Palestinians remain displaced after 1,000 days, citing severe restrictions blocking food and medicine and calling for an end to attacks on humanitarian agencies. Medical Workers Under Pressure: In London, protesters rallied outside the UK General Medical Council over disciplinary action against British-Palestinian surgeon Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah, arguing the case could chill healthcare professionals speaking out about Gaza. West Bank Violence: Settler attacks in Tubas and Hebron injured residents, including elderly people hurt while trying to protect livestock, with some injured unable to reach medical care. Medical Access Abroad: Reports also note ongoing delays and evacuation barriers for patients needing treatment outside Gaza.

UNRWA Funding Crisis: UN chief António Guterres warned UNRWA is nearing a “breaking point,” citing a $100M gap and describing Gaza conditions as “utterly appalling,” with families struggling for shelter, food, clean water, education, and healthcare. Gaza Health System Collapse: Palestinian envoy reports the health system is on the brink of collapse, with thousands of surgeries postponed and patients facing evacuation delays; Al-Shifa director Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya says deaths from healthcare breakdown now exceed direct airstrike deaths. Medical Neglect in Detention: Prisoners’ office says two Palestinian women with cancer in Damon Prison are denied proper treatment—one reportedly denied surgery and the other receiving only painkillers despite leukemia. Ceasefire Violations and Injuries: Reports continue of drone and airstrikes killing civilians, including a child collecting water east of Gaza City, plus additional deaths in central Gaza. Regional Support for Refugees: Maldives pledged $50,000 annually to UNRWA, joining other efforts to keep refugee services running. Access to Care Abroad: Palestinian officials say more patients are being evacuated for medical treatment, but delays and restrictions leave many waiting.

Gaza Health Under Siege (1,000 Days): Gaza marks 1,000 days since Oct. 7 with ongoing strikes, mass displacement, and a worsening humanitarian health crisis; Gaza’s Health Ministry reports over 73,000 Palestinians killed and more than 173,000 wounded, while UN and aid groups warn many hospitals and basic services remain non-functional. Ceasefire Talks & Humanitarian Access: Egypt and Qatar are pushing to revive Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks, including a proposed 60-day truce and hostage-release discussions, but reports say Israel continues violations and restricts movement for patients. Medical System Strain: Coverage highlights how blockade conditions and repeated attacks are driving urgent care needs—patients face delays for evacuation and critical shortages as health infrastructure collapses. Reproductive Violence Claim: A new report alleges “reproductive genocide” against Palestinians, citing destruction of medical systems and reproductive harms, alongside UN findings that Israel deliberately targeted children. Racism & Sport: A UN expert warns racism is shaping access to sport worldwide, affecting participation and opportunities—an indirect but important public health and wellbeing issue.