AGP Executive Report

Gaza Health Crisis: Netanyahu said Israel won’t withdraw from Gaza until Hamas fully disarms, casting doubt on a Trump-backed disarmament-and-withdrawal framework. Mass Burial & Dignity: In Gaza City, families held mass funerals for 112 people recovered from rubble after a 2023 strike, underscoring how long recovery and burial delays have become. Maternal Health Emergency: An international commission warned of catastrophic deterioration for pregnant and lactating women in Gaza, urging urgent UN and health action amid health-system collapse and worsening starvation. Healthcare Under Attack: Reports highlighted destruction of medicine storage and worsening conditions for Gaza’s health system, with UN warnings that civilians remain unsafe and education is under pressure. Political Pressure on Aid: Kuwait condemned attacks on civilians and healthcare facilities as ceasefire violations, calling for unhindered humanitarian delivery. US Domestic Politics With Gaza at the Center: Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens became a major test of the party’s direction on Israel policy. Regional Health & Security Spillover: US-Iran-Oman talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz raised hopes for reduced regional disruption, with potential knock-on effects for supplies and stability.

Gaza Health Under Siege: Gaza’s only pediatric hospital in the north faces closure “within hours” as electricity collapses after fuel blocks for generators, forcing premature baby discharges and risking severe complications. Ceasefire Violations, Health Facilities Hit: Mediators Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye condemned renewed Israeli strikes that they say targeted health facilities and infrastructure, calling it a flagrant breach of international law and warning it derails the next ceasefire phase. Casualties Climb: Gaza’s health ministry reported deaths rising to 73,377, with attacks killing two and wounding 10 in the past 24 hours. Medical Infrastructure Damage: Reports also highlight destruction of medicine storage and ongoing pressure on Gaza’s healthcare system. Human Cost in the Rubble: Thousands attended a mass funeral for 112 Palestinians recovered from rubble in Gaza City, including 40 children, underscoring how long families wait for bodies and care. West Bank Violence: A separate report describes escalating settler attacks that leave Palestinians injured and families displaced, deepening trauma and health risks.

Health under fire in Gaza: WHO urged an immediate end to Israeli attacks on medical facilities after a strike destroyed a drug storage unit near Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, worsening shortages as Gaza’s health system nears collapse. Ceasefire friction: The US-led Board of Peace says Israel’s withdrawal depends on complete Hamas disarmament, while Hamas insists implementation requires Israel to stop attacks and withdraw. Mediators push back: Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye condemned “flagrant” violations, especially targeting healthcare and medical infrastructure, warning continued strikes undermine the second phase of the truce. Medical supply crunch: UN and WHO-linked reporting says damaged storage has threatened insulin, heart medicines, and dialysis supplies, with hemodialysis and cardiac services squeezed to priority cases. Access to care blocked abroad: UK courts blocked a Gaza mother’s travel for private surgery, citing immigration concerns despite her severe spinal condition and lack of basic services at home. Digital resilience: Despite displacement and trauma, Gaza tech workers are building “digital lifelines” through co-working spaces and online work.

Gaza Health Under Fire: Israel kept striking Gaza despite Trump’s touted disarmament framework, with Palestinian health officials reporting at least 19 deaths in a single day and repeated attacks on homes and tents sheltering displaced families—while the Board of Peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov warned that strikes are destroying medical supplies and killing civilians, threatening the roadmap’s implementation. Medical Access Dispute: The IDF denied delaying an ambulance carrying a heavily pregnant bleeding woman at a Gaza checkpoint, but widely shared footage appears to contradict the claim, raising fresh concerns about emergency care access. Healthcare Capacity Strain: Reports say Gaza’s hospitals are overwhelmed and that destruction of medicine storage warehouses could push the system toward collapse, as temperatures worsen conditions for displaced people. Humanitarian Support: Jordan’s Field Hospital (South Gaza/10) held an open media day, citing thousands of surgeries and hundreds of amputee treatments, while the UAE’s Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 continued with multiple aid convoys and major medical deliveries. Diplomatic Friction: Israel told the U.S. it has “serious concerns” about Hamas disarmament terms, and Türkiye accused Israel of sabotaging peace efforts through attacks on civilians and healthcare infrastructure.

Gaza Ceasefire in Doubt: Despite US President Donald Trump’s claim of a breakthrough on Hamas disarmament, Israeli strikes continued across Gaza, killing at least 17–18 people and wounding others, with reports of repeated evacuation warnings and attacks hitting homes and tents. Medical System Under Strain: Gaza hospitals and officials warned that strikes are destroying essential medical supplies and warehouses near facilities like Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, raising fears of a faster collapse of care. Humanitarian Fallout—Water and Wounds: Gaza’s water crisis is worsening as much of the city network is reportedly inoperable, while hospitals say they can’t cope with the growing number of wounded. Rehabilitation Support for Injured Children: Qatar Charity backed a prosthetic limb and rehabilitation project in Jordan and Gaza, aiming to restore mobility and daily functioning for children hurt in the conflict. West Bank Health Abuse Allegations: A Palestinian physician known as the “doctor of the poor” says he faced abuse and medical neglect in Israeli detention, including withheld medication.

Gaza Ceasefire Friction: Israeli strikes killed at least eight Palestinians overnight across Gaza, including two children, even after Hamas said it accepted a roadmap for disarmament and phased withdrawal—while Israel signaled it will not withdraw without “genuine disarmament.” Healthcare Under Fire: Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital’s medicine and medical supplies warehouses were destroyed in strikes, with hospital officials warning the loss could push Gaza’s already collapsing system closer to total breakdown. Casualty Spike: Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 152 deaths in July—the highest monthly toll this year—raising the overall war death count to 73,349. UNRWA Legal Pressure: Israel’s High Court is set to hear a challenge to laws restricting UNRWA operations, with petitioners arguing the curbs will harm Palestinians who rely on the agency. West Bank Tensions: A deadly Tell confrontation near Nablus intensified disputes over settler violence and Palestinian attacks, raising fears of a wider uprising. Mental Health Support: QRCS and the British Embassy in Doha signed an agreement to extend psychosocial support for Palestinian families in Qatar through March 2027.

Gaza Health Under Fire: Israeli strikes for a second straight day killed at least four Palestinians and hit apartments in Gaza City and Deir al-Balah, while medical supply warehouses tied to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital were destroyed—sparking warnings that shortages could trigger a wider collapse of care. Ceasefire Doubts: Even after Hamas signaled readiness to disarm under a US-backed roadmap, both sides dispute sequencing—Israel says withdrawal won’t happen without “genuine disarmament,” while Hamas links weapons handover to ending hostilities and Israeli withdrawal. Humanitarian Aftermath: Gaza civil defence and the ICRC backed a long search that recovered 112 bodies from rubble, including children and people with disabilities, underscoring the health toll of ongoing bombardment. Orphan Crisis: Gaza’s death toll has climbed past 73,000, with reports of 60,000+ children orphaned—highlighting long-term mental and social health needs. Mental Health Support Abroad: QRCS and the British Embassy launched Phase 3 of psychosocial support for Palestinian families hosted in Qatar through March 2027. Regional Escalation: US embassies issued alerts urging Americans in multiple countries to consider leaving as Trump threatens further strikes on Iran amid Strait of Hormuz tensions.

Gaza Health Crisis Deepens: Israeli strikes destroyed medicine and medical supplies warehouses at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, damaging outpatient facilities and nearby tents for displaced families, worsening shortages as hospitals already face major gaps in essential drugs and equipment. Human Impact: In the same central Gaza area, drone attacks killed at least two Palestinians and injured others, with victims transferred to Al-Aqsa/Al-Shifa hospitals amid continued ceasefire violations. Illness vs. War: Gazan patient Amal Nabhan says a rare autoimmune vocal-cord disease has returned worse after treatment was interrupted by the war, with no available care in Gaza. Ceasefire Roadmap Tensions: Trump hailed a “breakthrough” on phased Hamas disarmament, but reports say Israel has not committed to withdrawal terms and mediators face hurdles—while attacks continue. Missing Persons & Forensics: Families in Gaza search for relatives lost under rubble and detention; forensic teams report limits in identification, including lack of DNA testing capacity. Health System Under Siege: Gaza Health Ministry figures cited ongoing deaths and injuries since the ceasefire announcement, alongside repeated targeting of medical infrastructure.

Gaza Health & Ceasefire Fallout: Hamas confirmed it will disarm under a Trump-brokered Gaza plan that also calls for Israel to halt strikes and withdraw, but both sides signal major hurdles—raising fresh uncertainty for already strained care access and ongoing injuries. Hospital Under Fire: Reports say Israeli drone and airstrikes hit Gaza City’s Sabra area and central locations near Nuseirat, with at least one death and multiple injuries, and medics/ambulance services evacuating victims to Al Auda Hospital. Maternal Health in Crisis: A UN-linked report says miscarriages in Gaza surged and birth rates fell amid war conditions, pointing to worsening prenatal access, malnutrition, and psychological strain. Health System Pressure: Coverage also flags a CT scan shortage and broader shortages that are delaying diagnostics and worsening outcomes for patients. Digital Safety & Misinformation: Google pulled a Google Earth AI “create image” tool after it was used to generate convincing fake scenes, including harmful depictions tied to Gaza—an issue that can distort public understanding of health and conflict risks. Broader Health Context: Congo’s Ebola outbreak is now the second largest on record, with cases and deaths continuing to rise.

Gaza Health Crisis: A “waiting game” for CT scans is costing lives as Gaza’s health system collapses and imaging machines are scarce; one family described weeks-long delays that can turn emergencies into tragedies. Humanitarian Conditions: In Khan Younis displacement camps, raw sewage sits beside tents, fueling rashes, stomach illness, and disease spread among children as sanitation breaks down. Ceasefire Roadmap: Trump announced a phased deal for Hamas to disarm and for Israel to withdraw, but Hamas says implementation depends on Israel meeting its earlier commitments; Israel has not fully endorsed the terms, leaving major hurdles. Hospital Under Fire: A strike damaged Gaza’s Christian-run Al-Ahli Arab Hospital area, with responders delayed by shortages and fear of follow-up blasts, adding pressure on patients and staff. Public Health & Water Security: U.S. agencies suspect Iran behind a cyberattack on Minnesota municipal water systems, underscoring how fragile water infrastructure and health services can be. Health & Disability Support: UAE’s Zayed Authority joined a “Step of Hope” prosthetics and rehab program for Gaza amputees, aiming to restore mobility and care.

Gaza Ceasefire/Disarmament Talks: Trump says a “historic” Cairo-mediated deal would bring the “complete disarmament” of Hamas and other armed groups, with Israeli withdrawal and an International Stabilisation Force plus a new Palestinian police force—though Israel’s terms and Hamas’s final amendments remain unclear, and strikes continued as talks moved forward. Health Impact of War: Gaza’s health ministry reported six more Palestinians killed and 34 injured in recent hours, with bodies and casualties still unreachable due to ongoing attacks and access limits. Hospital Under Fire: A strike damaged Gaza’s Al-Ahli Arab Hospital area, disrupting care and delaying emergency response because responders feared follow-up blasts. West Bank Violence: Israeli forces shot a Palestinian man near Nablus and carried out raids in Beita/Beit Furik, adding to rising tensions and movement restrictions. Health System Strain: Reports highlight dialysis patients facing extreme transport barriers, underscoring how siege conditions keep routine care out of reach.

Gaza Ceasefire Violations: Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least four people, including two children, even as mediators met Hamas to advance a US-brokered plan; reports also described deaths in Khan Younis and the Bureij refugee camp, with dozens more injured. Cancer Care Blocked: A Gaza professor with liver cancer said she was forced to stop chemotherapy because needed drugs can’t reach the enclave; UN-linked reporting notes major medicine and medical consumables shortages. Dialysis System Crumbling: Al-Shifa’s dialysis ward remains crowded as half of Gaza’s dialysis machines reportedly stopped due to shortages, and families face brutal travel to treatment. Prison Health Abuse: A freed prisoner described the torture and deliberate medical neglect that preceded the death of Dr. Adnan Al-Bursh in Ofer prison. Regional Diplomacy: Pakistan and Türkiye condemned Israeli actions in Gaza and Al-Aqsa violations, calling for coordinated diplomatic steps and renewed efforts toward a ceasefire and humanitarian access. US Health Funding Shift: The US halted government funds to WHO via the Gavi alliance, adding pressure to global health support during the Gaza crisis. Antisemitism Law Backlash: South Carolina lawmakers approved an antisemitism bill amid campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war, raising concerns about how universities respond to incidents.

Gaza Public Health Emergency: The UN warned of “major public health risks” in Gaza as rodent and ectoparasite infestations were reported in 83% of displacement sites, alongside sewage, stagnant water, and poor sanitation—humanitarians are scaling up rodent control but say they urgently need access to supplies and landfills. Ceasefire Violations, More Civilian Harm: Despite a ceasefire, Israeli strikes and drone attacks killed at least three Palestinians and injured dozens across Gaza, including a drone strike in Al-Mawasi (Khan Younis) and attacks in Gaza City’s Al-Rimal area. War’s Health Toll on Families: Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 60,737 minors orphaned since Oct 2023, with thousands of children left with destroyed family units—while hospitals continue to receive new deaths and injuries. West Bank Access to Care Blocked: A report described how settler violence and Israeli raids are disrupting life-saving care, including dialysis patients and women in labor being blocked by checkpoints and closures. Medical Aid for Amputees: The UAE’s floating hospital “Step of Hope” fitted prosthetic limbs for 51 Palestinian amputees, using 3D scanning and plans to expand local prosthetics production. Global Vaccine Funding Shock: The US announced it will cut off WHO funding through Gavi while releasing $600m for Gavi, a move that could affect immunization support during ongoing humanitarian strain.

Healthcare Rights: The UK’s BMA is urging NHS England to pause rollout of the IHRA definition of antisemitism, warning it could restrict how healthcare workers speak and work, and citing legal risk without clear guidance. Gaza Health & Safety: An Israeli airstrike hit Al-Muttaqin Mosque in Gaza City, destroying tents sheltering displaced families and worsening an already dire humanitarian situation. Rehabilitation for Amputees: The UAE floating hospital in Al Arish fitted prosthetic limbs for 51 Palestinian amputees under the “Step of Hope” program, including physiotherapy and follow-up care. Mental Health & Trauma: A women-only safe space in Deir el-Balah is helping Gaza women process grief and war-related psychological strain through counseling and peer support. Patient Access Barriers: Reports highlight West Bank patients being trapped by closures, with healthcare access worsening under restrictions. Military Health Crisis: Haaretz reports rising Israeli soldier suicides, with two female soldiers dead this week, underscoring stress and mental health strain amid the Gaza war. Local Governance & Solidarity: Hackney Council in London has begun the process to end its decades-long twinning with Haifa after an emotional debate.

Prisoner Health & Rights: Sixty Palestinians detained by Israel were returned to Gaza via ICRC, arriving at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis frail and injured, with detainees describing harsh conditions and beatings during months of captivity. Ceasefire Violations in Gaza: Despite a ceasefire framework, Israeli strikes and gunfire injured 17 Palestinians across Nuseirat and other displacement areas, underscoring how medical access and safety remain fragile. Medical Workers Under Fire: A Gaza paediatrician, Hussam Abu Safiya of Kamal Adwan Hospital, remains held after being abducted during a hospital raid, with advocates warning the medical community cannot stay silent while doctors are left to die. West Bank Relief Blocked: UN humanitarians say settler attacks and movement restrictions are hampering relief, forcing remote mental health support and raising fears of wider escalation. Reproductive Health Under Trauma: Gaza clinicians report rising miscarriages linked to air strikes, displacement, malnutrition, and lack of clean water, with families describing pregnancy loss as a direct result of war conditions. Humanitarian Negotiations: Hamas delegation headed to Egypt to push for the second phase of Gaza ceasefire talks, focusing on humanitarian access and commitments on food, medicine, and reconstruction.

West Bank maternal emergency: A Palestinian woman near Nablus gave birth to a stillborn baby after an ambulance was delayed and allegedly forced to shut off medical equipment at the Awarta checkpoint; she was later treated at Rafidia Hospital. Reproductive health under siege: Another report highlights how Gaza’s war is reshaping pregnancy and childbirth, with malnutrition, displacement, trauma, and a “functional collapse” of obstetric care pushing more births into premature and underweight outcomes. Rabies surge: Israel’s Health Ministry warns rabies cases have more than tripled over four years as wild animals move into urban areas, with 2026 already showing a sharp rise and near-fatal risk without preventive treatment. Training for Gaza’s health workforce: Qatar Red Crescent Society signed contracts for the 13th batch of Palestinian doctors to pursue specialised training at Hamad Medical Corporation. Prisoner health strain: The ICRC facilitated the return of 60 frail, injured detainees to Gaza for medical assessment at Nasser Medical Complex. Access barriers to care: Reports also describe Israeli closures and raids around East Jerusalem and the West Bank, including ambulance access being blocked to injured Palestinians. Health system strain in Gaza: UN-linked reporting says water and sanitation destruction plus restrictions are squandering aid and worsening child health risks.