AGP Executive Report

Gaza Hospital Strain: Al-Aqsa Hospital in central Gaza warns its ICU is nearing a power outage as fuel supplies dwindle, putting critically ill patients at immediate risk. Ceasefire Under Pressure: Despite a fragile ceasefire, Israeli strikes hit displaced people’s tents and camps in Gaza City, with reports of at least seven to ten deaths and dozens wounded, including women and children. West Bank Violence: In Hebron, a seven-month-old baby, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was shot dead while traveling in a car; his parents were wounded, and the Israeli military says it fired after perceiving the vehicle as accelerating. Legal Accountability Abroad: France opened a “war crimes” probe into allegations of torture and abuse of Gaza flotilla activists, sparked by a video showing detainees humiliated at Ashdod Port. Humanitarian Support: Qatar Red Crescent Society’s Eid Al-Adha campaign reached 247,344 beneficiaries across Qatar and 13 countries, including Gaza, combining meat distribution with broader relief. Oral Health Promotion: Qatar launched “Ahlan Oral Health 2026” to improve oral care for older adults via community and home visits, plus training for caregivers and healthcare staff.

Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Israeli strikes killed at least seven Palestinians in Gaza City, including two women, when a drone hit a tent encampment in Jawazat camp for displaced people; medics reported 15 wounded, while Gaza’s health ministry said the overall death toll has reached 72,961 since Oct. 7, 2023. West Bank Health Impact: A seven-month-old baby, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was killed and his parents wounded after Israeli troops opened fire on their vehicle near Hebron (Tel Rumeida); the incident is under review. Humanitarian Access & Care: Gaza’s ambulance services warned of a possible shutdown due to bans on importing spare parts, oils, and batteries, with most vehicles destroyed or at risk. Aid & Relief: Qatar Red Crescent’s Eid al-Adha campaign reported reaching 247,344 beneficiaries across multiple countries, including Gaza/Palestine. Detention Medical Neglect: Palestinian prisoners’ media reported ongoing dental pain and delays in treatment at Israel’s “Ganot” prison. Accountability Probe: France opened a preliminary war-crimes and torture investigation into alleged mistreatment of French activists detained during the Gaza-bound flotilla.

West Bank Violence & Child Health: A seven-month-old Palestinian baby, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was killed and his parents were wounded after Israeli forces opened fire on their vehicle in Tel Rumeida south of Hebron, according to the Palestinian health ministry; WAFA says the bullet struck the infant’s jaw and later he died, while the Israeli military says soldiers fired single shots after perceiving the car as accelerating and says an initial inquiry found the injured were “uninvolved civilians,” with the incident under review. Gaza Health System Pressure: Palestinian health officials warn that Israel’s withholding of clearance revenues (maqasa funds) has triggered severe medicine and supply shortages, with hundreds of essential drugs and consumables no longer available in central storage and cancer and emergency treatments at “dangerously low” levels. Detention & Medical Rights: Gaza hospital director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya was moved to solitary confinement in Nafha prison, with his lawyer alleging torture, threats, blocked lawyer access, and denial of medical care. International Accountability: France opened a probe into alleged “war crimes” and “torture” tied to Israel’s treatment of French activists detained after a Gaza-bound flotilla. Aid & Humanitarian Access: Italy appealed for the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners held in eastern Libya after hunger strikes, warning their health is rapidly deteriorating.

NHS & Health Rights: Britain’s antisemitism review backs moves that could restrict NHS staff from wearing political symbols, raising fresh concerns about patient access and safety in a system already strained by conflict-related tensions. Gaza Health Under Siege: Gaza hospitals face repeated shutdown threats as fuel and electricity collapse continues; reports highlight generator failures and the near-immediate risk to care for hundreds of thousands. West Bank Violence & Care Barriers: An 18-year-old was shot dead near Ramallah and his body was withheld, with medics blocked from reaching the injured—another reminder of how violence disrupts basic health response. Detention & Child Health: Rights groups say 360 Palestinian children are held in Israeli prisons, citing overcrowding, infectious disease spread, and medical neglect. Aid & Torture Allegations: France opened a probe into alleged torture and war crimes against French activists detained after a Gaza-bound flotilla interception, with multiple reports of sexual violence and severe mistreatment. Mental Health Crisis: Israeli society is described as facing a growing mental health crisis amid ongoing war, with hundreds of thousands seeking treatment since 2023. Local Resilience: In Khan Younis, university students run an ice cream shop to keep studying—small hope amid shortages and siege pressures.

Gaza Health Under Fire: Hospitals in Gaza say Israeli strikes killed at least 10 Palestinians in multiple attacks on Gaza City, including a family hit in an apartment strike, with medics reporting women and children among the dead. Prison Health & Rights: Israel’s Supreme Court ordered the state to allow International Committee of the Red Cross visits to Palestinian detainees, after a ban limited independent monitoring of treatment and medical care. Medical Evacuations: Gaza’s Red Crescent says 23 patients and 60 companions were evacuated via Rafah for treatment abroad, as shortages and access limits keep worsening. Care Access & Discrimination: A UK government-commissioned review says some Jewish patients delayed or avoided NHS care due to antisemitism fears, prompting recommendations including limits on political badges at work. Detention Health Concerns (US): Palestinian activist Salah Sarsour’s family and lawyers report a sharp health decline in ICE custody, citing severe pain and weight loss amid alleged medical neglect. Policy Pressure: A US House vote failed to block a bid tied to US-Israel defense integration, while polling shows strong Labour support for arms and settlement trade bans over Gaza.

Gaza Civilian Toll: Israeli strikes in Gaza City killed at least 10 Palestinians, including nine from one family in separate apartment attacks, with medics reporting women and children among the dead and dozens wounded as families mourn at Shifa Hospital. Ceasefire Strain: Despite a ceasefire framework, violence in Gaza continues daily, with reports of ongoing airstrikes and military activity and negotiations described as stalled. Prison Health Oversight: Israel’s Supreme Court ruled that the International Committee of the Red Cross must be allowed to visit Palestinian detainees, after a ban limited independent monitoring of alleged abuse, starvation, and denial of medical care. Medical Evacuations: Gaza’s Ministry of Health said 26 patients were evacuated via Rafah for treatment abroad, alongside calls to speed up evacuations for thousands needing care. NHS Safety Rules: In the UK, an antisemitism review recommends banning political badges for NHS staff, including pro-Palestinian symbols, as part of efforts to improve patient confidence and reduce fear of discrimination.

Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Israeli air strikes on Gaza City killed at least eight people and wounded 15, with deaths reported in apartment hits and the Al-Shati refugee camp; Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry says hundreds have died since the October ceasefire began, while talks for a second phase remain deadlocked. Medical Access Under Strain: UN OCHA reports more than 1,000 aid pallets entered Gaza after delays at a new southern checkpoint, but fuel shortages threaten hospitals and life-sustaining services as evacuations of patients and caregivers continue with WHO support. Detention Health Crisis: Family and attorneys for Palestinian American activist Salah Sarsour say his health is worsening in U.S. ICE custody due to inadequate medical care. Abuse Allegations From Flotilla Detentions: Australia’s foreign minister Penny Wong says she believes women who allege rape and brutality by Israeli forces during a Gaza-bound flotilla, calling for a transparent investigation and offering to meet if approached directly. Cross-Border Health Risks: In Lebanon, Israel and Hezbollah-linked fighting continues despite a conditional ceasefire, with strikes reported near Beirut and casualties including medical personnel. Policy & Care in Conflict: A global housing-and-health lens highlights how displacement and unsafe housing drive public health harm, urging practical, inclusive solutions for crisis-affected communities.

Gaza Medical Care Under Strain: A UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish carried out advanced limb-salvage surgery for a Gaza patient, including tendon transfer and femur lengthening with external fixation, highlighting how specialized care is still reaching people despite the broader collapse of health access. Detention and Disability Health: UK officials and MPs raised alarms over Palestine solidarity activist Umer Khalid, a 22-year-old with muscular dystrophy, saying he’s been denied a wheelchair and adequate pain relief while awaiting trial. Ceasefire Violations, More Trauma: Reuters reports Israeli strikes killed three Palestinians in Gaza as truce talks stall, with Hamas stressing attacks must stop for further negotiations. Lebanon Health Impacts: Lebanon’s health officials and AFP report multiple deaths from Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon, including paramedics, as talks continue in Washington. Health System and Food Safety Risks: A UK investigation into “killer kitchens” finds unsafe quartz cutting practices linked to silicosis, with MPs citing early diagnoses and calls for stronger enforcement. Policy and Accountability: An Israeli study argues starvation in Gaza stemmed from a premeditated policy, despite official denial—fueling renewed scrutiny of how health catastrophe is explained and covered up.

Gaza Health Crisis: Severe fuel shortages are crippling hospital power, leaving Gaza’s newborns at immediate risk as backup generators fail and life-saving equipment becomes unreliable, with Al-Aqsa Hospital warning of rising danger for premature and critically ill infants. Gaza Ceasefire Fallout: Despite ongoing ceasefire claims, Israeli fire killed at least three Palestinians in central and southern Gaza, underscoring how medical access and safety remain fragile on the ground. International Legal Pressure: The ICJ has set a new timetable for South Africa’s Gaza genocide case, extending written proceedings through at least 2029 while provisional measures remain in force. Health & Data Protection: Australia’s Victorian Greens warn that patient data could be sent to Palantir-linked AI tied to lethal targeting in Gaza, urging transparency and safeguards before any rollout in public hospitals. Medical Worker in Politics: Gaza volunteer surgeon Adam Hamawy won New Jersey’s Democratic primary, bringing a healthcare-and-war-experience profile into a high-stakes US House race. Regional Security, Health Impacts: Kuwait International Airport was hit by Iranian drones, injuring people and disrupting flights—another reminder that health systems and care logistics are vulnerable to escalation.

Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least four Palestinians across Gaza, including a vehicle hit east of Deir al-Balah and attacks near Zawayda and Khan Younis, as talks over the second phase of the truce stall. Humanitarian Toll (Eid al-Adha): Gaza’s Ministry of Health reported at least 33 killed and 130+ wounded over Eid despite the ceasefire, with deaths including a head of anesthesia at Yafa Hospital. Health in Conflict: Human Rights Watch marked UN Security Council Resolution 2286’s 10th anniversary, warning that attacks on hospitals and healthcare workers remain alarmingly common. Prisoner Health & Women’s Rights: The Palestinian Prisoner’s Club said the number of female prisoners rose to 89, including pregnant detainees and women with cancer, amid reports of medical neglect and abuse. EU Accountability: The EU is considering sanctions on Israeli ministers over alleged torture and ill-treatment of activists detained after the Gaza-bound Sumud 2 flotilla. Food Security: The UN World Food Programme warned of a 75% funding shortfall, saying malnutrition clinics are closing and tens of millions face hunger. Protest & Aid Supply Chains: Italian pro-Palestinian activists launched “Global Intifada Disarm” at the port of Gioia Tauro to disrupt military-linked shipments.

Humanitarian Alarm (Gaza): UN human rights officials condemned Israel’s escalating occupation attacks in Gaza, warning of grave violations of international humanitarian law and a worsening humanitarian situation—especially for children—amid displacement, blockade-driven shortages of shelter, medicine, and food, and damage to health and other civil systems. Displacement Risk (Gaza): Reports say Palestinians fear renewed forced displacement after Israel announced plans to expand its area of control, potentially squeezing nearly two million people into a smaller portion of the enclave. Health Sector Under Strain (Gaza): Gaza’s hospitals and health services face shutdown risk as electricity generator crises worsen, deepening the threat of a broader medical collapse. Regional Health Toll (Lebanon): Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health reported 3,412 deaths and 10,269 injuries since March 2, including 127 healthcare workers, as attacks continue and Israel advances deeper into southern areas. UN Security Council Pressure (Lebanon): A late UN Security Council emergency meeting followed intensifying Israel–Hezbollah fighting, with calls for troop withdrawal and warnings that renewed occupation would mirror Gaza’s displacement-driven pattern. West Bank Violence (Health & Safety): Palestinian health authorities reported a man shot dead at a West Bank barrier near Jerusalem, highlighting ongoing lethal barriers and work-related desperation. Vaccine Supply (Palestine): SK Bioscience won UNICEF procurement for flu vaccines, with shipments planned to include Palestine among Northern Hemisphere countries.

Health Infrastructure Under Strain in Gaza: Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital warned that a worsening electricity generator crisis—after the shutdown of its fourth generator—could force operating rooms, dialysis, ICU, and labs to close, putting hundreds of patients at immediate risk. Menstrual Health in Crisis: UNICEF reports that girls and women in Gaza struggle to manage menstruation with dignity as displacement, overcrowding, and the near disappearance of pads and WASH services leave many without privacy or affordable supplies. Settler Violence and Displacement: UN experts warned that escalating settler terror in the Occupied Palestinian Territory is driving fear and “forcible displacement,” with 2026 seeing sharp increases in Palestinians killed and injured. Prison Health and Rights: Palestinian prisoners’ groups say Eid al-Adha was met with repression in “Janot” prison, including restrictions on prayers and worsening food and hygiene, alongside continued medical neglect. West Bank Injuries: Reports from Tulkarm describe a young man shot while traveling in a vehicle, with ambulance crews transporting him to hospital. Ceasefire Talks, Gaza: Hamas officials say a delegation will meet mediators in Egypt to push forward a stalled second phase of the Gaza ceasefire.

Prisoners’ Health & Rights: A Palestinian prisoner advocacy group urged accountability after a UN report verified sexual violence by Israeli forces against Palestinian detainees, including rape and forced nudity, framing it as systematic repression rather than isolated abuse. Gaza Medical Collapse: Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital warned it may shut down as generator failures and blocked technical supplies cripple operating rooms, dialysis, neonatal care, and intensive care. Eid al-Adha Casualties: Gaza health authorities reported 33 Palestinians killed and 130+ wounded during Eid al-Adha, with victims trapped under rubble and medics struggling to reach them. Barrier Violence in the West Bank: Palestinian sources and health officials reported multiple deaths from shootings at separation barriers near Jerusalem, including a 26-year-old man killed while trying to cross for work. Disability After Bombardment: Reporting highlighted a surge in hearing loss across Gaza, driven by explosions, untreated injuries, and the breakdown of care. International Scrutiny of Detention Abuse: Activists and medical examinations were cited in an ICC submission alleging torture and sexual abuse of flotilla participants held in Israeli custody.

Gaza Health System Under Strain: Shuhada Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah says a fourth generator has failed, forcing operating rooms to shut and putting ICU, dialysis, neonatal care and labs at risk of stopping—on top of already catastrophic shortages. Ceasefire Violations and Eid Toll: Gaza’s Health Ministry reports at least 33 Palestinians killed during Eid al-Adha and warns the wider death toll since the Oct 2025 ceasefire is rising, with bodies still trapped as ambulances struggle to reach victims. West Bank Barrier Deaths: Palestinian authorities report a 26-year-old man from Salem was shot dead near the Al-Ram barrier while trying to cross for work, highlighting how economic pressure drives dangerous attempts over the wall. Aid Resumes: An Egyptian convoy entered Gaza after Eid, delivering food, medicines, hygiene items, tents and fuel after inspections at Karem Abu Salem. Regional Health Threats Beyond Gaza: WHO warns of a serious Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo, stressing it’s not like COVID and spreads through close contact with infected fluids.

Gaza Health Under Strain: Palestinian health authorities report 72,938 killed and 172,919 wounded since Oct 2023, with 929 deaths and 2,811 injuries since the Oct 2025 ceasefire; hospitals received seven bodies in the past day as attacks continued. Medical Staff Hit: A strike near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah killed Dr. Jamal Abu Aoun, head of anaesthesia at Yafa Hospital, alongside other injuries. Ceasefire in Question: Israeli reservists told AP that “ceasefire” operations near the unmarked “yellow line” were chaotic, with unclear rules and shootings based on “a hunch.” WHO & Aid Support: A WHO delegation visited the UAE field hospital in Rafah, praising UAE medical support for Gaza’s healthcare sector. Policy Shock: Netanyahu ordered the military to expand control to 70% of Gaza, drawing UN and international concern that it will worsen humanitarian conditions—especially for children. West Bank Violence: In the West Bank, settlers attacked shepherds near Nablus; the Red Crescent reported multiple injuries and said medics were initially blocked.

Gaza Health Under Strain: UNICEF warns Gaza’s overcrowding and worsening living conditions are driving children’s skin diseases (including scabies and chickenpox) and limiting access to essential medicines. Ceasefire Violations, More Deaths: UN human rights monitors say at least 26 Palestinians have died in Gaza since Eid al-Adha began, with 922 killed since the October ceasefire. UN Pushback on “70%” Plan: The UN says all of Gaza must remain for Palestinians and urges Israel to pull back from the “yellow line,” after Netanyahu ordered expansion of control to 70%. Child Health Fallout: UNICEF also warns the expansion plan will deepen the health crisis for children through lack of food, water, hygiene, and waste-filled shelters. Aid Workers and Medical Access: Australian flotilla activists are taking alleged abuse claims to the International Criminal Court, including medical mistreatment during detention while trying to deliver food and medicine. On-the-Ground Accounts: AP reports Israeli reservists describe confusion and aggressive rules around the “yellow line,” raising concerns about ongoing killings inside the Israeli-controlled area. Regional Health Pressure: WHO-linked reporting highlights how access limits are crippling care, while Gaza’s hospitals struggle under overwhelming demand.