AGP Executive Report

West Bank Settlements & Housing: Reuters reports Israeli settlers seized a Palestinian family’s under-construction home in Jalud, West Bank, with video showing settlers on the roof while the owner says appeals to Israeli forces brought no help—raising fears of more takeovers. Gaza Humanitarian Strain: Xinhua says 1,000 days after Oct. 7, even after a ceasefire, Gazans still face severe shortages of food and clean water, displacement, and stalled reconstruction, with families waiting hours for basic supplies. Defense Tech & Accountability: A report says the Pentagon kept Palantir’s Maven AI targeting system as a “program of record,” while critics argue there’s no clear pause or public review after civilian harm. Industry & Jobs Push: Australia’s NSW Labor conference highlighted a plan to bring train manufacturing back to the Hunter region, earmarking $12bn and promising hundreds of jobs—amid Gaza-related protests. Legal Action Over Gaza Destruction: The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a criminal complaint in Italy against an Israeli soldier, alleging involvement in demolitions of civilian infrastructure in Gaza.

West Bank Settlements Push: Israel’s Security Cabinet approved 13 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, with plans starting in coming months and some outposts set to be legalized for funding and infrastructure—sparking warnings that East Jerusalem will face deeper isolation. Settler Violence Hits Water and Farming: Reports say settlers attacked multiple West Bank sites, damaging electricity lines, vandalizing agricultural greenhouses, and seizing Ein Rawabi spring, threatening Bedouin livelihoods. Annexation Strategy Escalates: A settler-backed plan dubbed “the Day of Command” would expand outposts across Areas A and B, aiming to weaken the Oslo-era geographic separation and further fragment Palestinian communities. Gaza 1,000 Days and Industrial Fallout: As Gaza marks 1,000 days since Oct. 7, coverage highlights ongoing humanitarian hardship and the strain on rebuilding and basic services, including delays for evacuation and continued destruction of livelihoods. Cybersecurity and Surveillance Exports: An Israeli cybersecurity firm tied to Pegasus-era founders is expanding into Latin America, targeting governments as cyber threats rise and defenses lag—raising concerns for regional digital security.

Gaza Humanitarian Fallout: Gaza marked 1,000 days since Oct. 7 as a ceasefire failed to end shortages of food and water, with families still living in tents and waiting hours for basic supplies. West Bank Settlements & Property: In Jalud, a Palestinian man’s under-construction home was seized by Israeli settlers, a warning of wider land grabs as settlement expansion accelerates. Settlement Approvals: Israel’s security cabinet approved 13 new illegal settlements in the central West Bank, with Palestinians warning it will further fragment territory and isolate East Jerusalem. “Fenced Shelters” Plan: Reports say Israel is preparing controlled, fenced humanitarian zones in southern Gaza near Rafah, raising alarm that civilians could be herded into restricted areas under foreign security. Tech, Security & Palestine: A UK report alleges Palantir secured hundreds of millions in public-sector contracts, while critics link its Israel-linked work to Gaza targeting and raise transparency concerns. Resistance Politics: Palestinian factions reaffirmed the right to resist occupation across all occupied land, rejecting foreign “tutelage” as Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens.

Gaza Economy Shock: Gaza’s Chamber of Commerce says 1,000 days of war have collapsed GDP by 85–88%, destroyed most agriculture and factories, paralyzed construction, and pushed unemployment to 85–90%, calling it “systematic economic genocide” and urging an end to the blockade and rebuilding. Postwar Planning on Paper: The Media Line reports Gaza’s “postwar architecture” is still mostly theoretical, with Hamas-free “temporary communities” and the Board of Peace’s NCAG work facing major implementation barriers inside the Strip. Jerusalem Property & Identity: Reports highlight Israel’s seizure of Palestinian church land via “gardening orders,” raising fears of erasing Christians from Jerusalem. West Bank Disruption: Coverage also notes Israeli forces sealing off West Bank access roads and detaining Palestinians, adding pressure to already strained local livelihoods. Media Definition Fight: CPJ turmoil continues after its board voted 17–1 to keep a controversial “journalist” criteria that can include militant-affiliated outlets, with Gaza war casualty lists at the center of the dispute. Industry/Jobs Angle: A separate Gaza-focused piece says patients face evacuation delays, while broader economic strain deepens across sectors.

Gaza 1,000 Days Reality Check: As the war hits its 1,000th day, Gaza’s crossings stay tightly controlled, aid remains limited, and reconstruction is stalled—while Israel’s forces keep expanding control and the “Board of Peace” recovery effort is reported to be stuck. Water & Food Systems Under Strain: A UN inquiry says Israel’s operations have helped destroy the conditions for child survival, including water systems; separate reporting highlights Gaza’s agricultural collapse, with most farmland and greenhouses wiped out and fertilizer/seed access restricted. West Bank Livelihoods Hit: In one case near Halhul, farmers trying to prune grapevines were blocked by military orders tied to “off-limits” zones, with arrests reported—showing how access limits keep production from happening. Jerusalem Embassy Deal: The US and Israel signed a 99-year lease for a permanent US embassy site in West Jerusalem, with critics saying the land was previously Palestinian-owned and confiscated. EU-Israel Business Push: EU public institutions reportedly signed hundreds of defense-related contracts with Israeli firms even after the Gaza war began, raising fresh questions for Palestine-focused industry watchers. Energy & Shipping Pressure: Iran warned oil tankers to use approved Strait of Hormuz routes or face a “forceful response,” adding another layer of risk for regional trade and logistics.

IMF Watch: The IMF cut Israel’s 2026 growth forecast to 3.5% (from 4.8%), citing Middle East tensions, higher energy prices, and pressure on the labor market. US Embassy Push: The US signed an agreement to build a permanent embassy compound in Jerusalem at the Allenby site, a move Palestinians and rights groups call a major violation of property and international law. Settlement Pressure: A new Bimkom study says Israel has sharply accelerated settlement jurisdiction orders since Oct. 2023, adding thousands of acres and setting up legal frameworks for expansion. UK Import Ban Talks: The UK is weighing a sweeping ban on goods from West Bank Israeli communities, with coordination challenges across Europe. Gaza Humanitarian Plans: Israel’s “Peace Council” is set to pilot humanitarian shelter management in areas not under Hamas control, starting near Rafah. Water as a Weapon: A report highlights how Israel’s “hydro-hegemony” and Gaza water restrictions are worsening shortages and public health risks. Ceasefire Skepticism: Multiple reports argue Israel is still redrawing Gaza’s map under ceasefire cover, while families face deep psychological strain.

West Bank Access Crackdown: Israeli forces sealed off Sinjil near Ramallah by blocking the last road and expanding closures to gates and barriers, cutting residents off from livelihoods, healthcare, and education. Gaza Settlement Push: Bezalel Smotrich urged Netanyahu to approve three new “Israeli” settlements in northern Gaza, with the settlement division ready to act immediately. Arms Supply Chain Scrutiny: A report linked Bayer (via Monsanto) to glyphosate and white phosphorus used in Israel’s Lebanon offensive, reigniting questions about banned-weapon inputs and corporate responsibility. Defense-Tech Investment Under the Radar: Anduril executives visited Israel to promote deals while privately investing in Traysar, which makes tunnel-busting engineering tools for underground warfare. Energy Control Statement: Israel’s energy/infrastructure minister said control over Gaza will keep expanding until it reaches “100 percent.” Political Pressure in the US: A new pro-progressive super PAC, American Priorities, is spending in Democratic primaries to counter AIPAC-backed efforts, including support tied to Melat Kiros’ Denver win.

Settlement Watch (E1 & Gaza): The Palestinian Authority warned against Israeli plans to tender 3,400+ settlement units in the E1 area, saying it would sever West Bank contiguity and called for stronger international pressure. Holy Sites Under Pressure (Hebron): Israel sealed Hebron with 106 iron gates and is pushing for tighter control of the Ibrahimi Mosque, including work on the roof and restrictions affecting electricity, water, and call to prayer. Gaza Ceasefire Logistics: The “Board of Peace” said the first tactical vehicles arrived at an ISF logistics base in Gaza as multinational deployment preparations continue, while Hamas met mediators in Cairo on implementing the ceasefire. Local Governance & Tech Scrutiny (North Minneapolis): Minneapolis is weighing a 75-day drone pilot program, but activists and privacy experts are pushing back, linking the manufacturer to Israel-linked surveillance concerns. Health & Services (Palestine): Palestine Regional Wound Care Center received two Healogics excellence awards, highlighting clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Gaza Housing & Construction: With Israel blocking cement and steel, Gazans are improvising—one potter’s team built a domed mud-brick home from nearby clay, turning rubble-era survival into a practical construction workaround. Industrial Recovery & Partnerships: The Royal Humanitarian Foundation joined UNIDO talks in Vienna on rebuilding productive sectors in Syria, Palestine and Sudan, focusing on industrial capacity, livelihoods, and long-term recovery partnerships. Aid & Logistics Under Pressure: A Gaza protest against Hamas rule on June 26 drew almost no turnout, with residents citing fear and intimidation—an obstacle for any local civil mobilization that affects community services. West Bank Civil Society Under Fire: Israel sealed the Attadamun Charitable Society headquarters in Nablus, confiscating aid and equipment, underscoring how humanitarian operations face disruption. Settlement Expansion & State Viability: Pakistan warned the UN Security Council that Israel’s E1 settlement plan threatens the geographical continuity of a future Palestinian state, citing accelerated housing approvals. Culture as Industry: Palestinian tatreez embroidery continues to support diaspora livelihoods and identity, with makers using craft networks and workshops to sustain income and heritage. Film & Creative Economy: Doha Film Institute announced 48 Spring 2026 grants across 39 countries, including Palestine, backing post-production and emerging filmmakers. UN Diplomacy: Palestine’s UN envoy urged concrete action to stop annexation, warning that E1 expansion could effectively end prospects for an independent state.

Palestinian Industry & Culture: Palestinian-Israeli filmmaker Shady Srour’s TV-to-film drama Fadia won top prizes at the 2026 Monte-Carlo Television Festival, spotlighting honor killings and the social pressure behind them. Gaza Infrastructure & Security: IDF says it sealed a 16-kilometer Hamas tunnel complex in Rafah using 30,000 cubic meters of concrete, after locating its entrance near the Philadelphi Corridor; the tunnel reportedly ran under homes, schools and UNRWA facilities. West Bank Land & Settlements: Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich says plans are ready to establish three new settlements in northern Gaza, pending Netanyahu approval, while broader settlement expansion continues to reshape Palestinian land. Industrial Recovery & Jobs: Bahrain’s Royal Humanitarian Foundation joined UNIDO talks on private-sector-led industrial recovery across Syria, Palestine and Sudan, focusing on rebuilding productive sectors and livelihoods. Water & Food Security: Israel’s strikes near Lebanon’s Qaraoun Dam underline how attacks on water-linked infrastructure can ripple into power and irrigation—an issue that resonates for regional industry and agriculture. Media & Grants: Doha Film Institute announced 48 Spring 2026 grants, including Palestine-linked projects, backing production and post-production across MENA.

Cultural Resilience in Gaza: In Nuseirat, an oud repairman is rebuilding damaged instruments with scarce tools and materials, as young people send their instruments to keep Palestinian music alive amid power cuts and displacement. Textile Heritage Spotlight: Malaysia’s Islamic Arts Museum opened “Tatreez: Reclaiming Palestine Through Embroidery,” framing Palestinian embroidery as a living archive of memory and identity, with a revival that’s now showing up in contemporary fashion and global exhibitions. Education Under Pressure (West Bank): Israeli forces raided Birzeit University near Ramallah, assaulting a security guard and damaging campus facilities, while exams were confirmed to continue on schedule. Sanitation and Industry Fallout (Gaza): Aid agencies warn Gaza’s sanitation collapse is driving skin infections and disease risk, with most water and sanitation infrastructure damaged and heavy reliance on trucked water—an industrial-scale recovery challenge. Entrepreneurship Funding: UNIDO’s Bahrain office proposed a BD40m international fund to support war-affected startups and MSMEs, including Palestine, aiming to scale industrial rehabilitation through donor contributions. Regional Diplomacy: Türkiye’s parliament speaker urged NATO allies to end Israeli aggression as essential for peace, backing a two-state solution and welcoming US-Iran talks.

Humanitarian Logistics: UAE aid operations kept moving into Gaza, with five convoys under “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” delivering 817 tonnes of food parcels and shelter materials via 68 trucks through the Al Arish logistics hub. Governance & Reconstruction Risks: A leaked draft resolution says a proposed “Board of Peace” for Gaza could get broad legal immunity and free access to public property, raising questions about accountability for reconstruction and governance. Water & Basic Services: A new global map highlights how safe drinking water remains out of reach for billions, underlining the scale of infrastructure gaps that also shape health and recovery in conflict-affected areas. West Bank Agriculture Under Pressure: In Hebron-area Beit Ummar, an orchard owner says Israeli bulldozers uprooted grapevines and leveled land tied to the family after settlement expansion, cutting off a key local income source. Culture & Skills in Wartime: In Nuseirat, an oud repairman is rebuilding instruments with scarce materials and power cuts, preserving Palestinian musical heritage through hands-on restoration. Security Fallout: Fresh US-Iran exchanges and strikes around the Strait of Hormuz spilled into Bahrain and Kuwait, adding pressure to regional trade and stability that indirectly affects Gaza and wider industry.

Gaza Culture & Craft: In Nuseirat, oud repairman Suhail Abu Shawish keeps Palestinian music alive inside a makeshift workshop, fixing instruments damaged by shelling despite scarce materials and power cuts—turning restoration into cultural survival. Gaza Agriculture Recovery: FAO says Israeli restrictions are still blocking Gaza’s agricultural recovery, slowing the rebuilding of food systems after widespread destruction. West Bank Pressure: Palestinians report injuries and arrests in Israeli raids across the occupied West Bank, while settlers push further encroachment around historic sites like Solomon’s Pools. UN Accountability: A UN inquiry report says Israel is deliberately targeting Palestinian children in Gaza, intensifying Gaza war-crimes allegations. Regional Security & Trade Routes: Egypt and Saudi Arabia stress de-escalation after the US-Iran memorandum, while also warning that freedom of navigation is vital for global shipping—linking the Palestinian issue to wider regional stability. Arab Digital Sovereignty: Qatar’s Shura Council speaker calls for stronger Arab digital sovereignty and updated legislation, with the Palestinian cause highlighted at an Arab parliamentary conference.

Gaza Agriculture Under Fire: Israel launched an air raid targeting agricultural lands east of Deir el-Balah, hitting farms with missiles, adding fresh pressure to Gaza’s already battered food production. West Bank Settler Pressure: Videos show Israeli settlers, backed by soldiers, trying to seize a house under construction near Qabalan south of Nablus, while Palestinians resist encroachment on historic Solomon’s Pools in Bethlehem. UN Accountability on Children: A UN Commission of Inquiry accuses Israel of continuing genocide by deliberately targeting Palestinian children, intensifying legal and humanitarian scrutiny. Lebanon Buffer Zone Deal: Netanyahu unveiled the “yellow line” map for a Lebanon buffer zone, keeping Israeli forces in southern Lebanon unless Hezbollah disarms—raising stakes for regional security and cross-border stability. Trade & Industry Angle: UN says Israeli restrictions continue to hamper Gaza’s agricultural recovery, while reports also flag Israeli firms in talks over large-scale demolition and rubble removal in Gaza. Labor & Tech: Trade unionists debated AI at a Manchester conference, warning it’s being used to monitor workers and justify layoffs.

Gaza Agriculture: FAO says Israeli restrictions are still choking Gaza’s recovery, with most greenhouses and farmland damaged and farmers urgently needing seeds, fertilizer, equipment, and open access. Defense Industry: Israel’s war exposed weak domestic weapons production and reliance on foreign inputs, prompting a push to rebuild defense manufacturing capacity. Crypto & Sanctions Risks: TRM Labs reports $3.84B in crypto flows tied to CoinEx and sanctioned Iranian-linked entities, including exposure to Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hezbollah—raising fresh compliance and financing concerns. Regional Trade & Energy: Türkiye and Canada move to elevate ties to a strategic level, spotlighting defense, energy, and critical minerals cooperation ahead of NATO talks. Textiles & Machinery: ITM 2026 in Istanbul drew 48,257 professionals from 105 countries, signaling strong demand for textile production technology and upgrades. Local Industry Watch: Palestine Action and other voices keep pressure on industrial actors tied to the Gaza war, while broader debates on reconstruction and supply chains intensify.

West Bank Settler Violence: Israeli prosecutors indicted six settlers/teen suspects over a June 14 arson attack on a West Bank village mosque, with claims of fires, vehicle torching, and harm to worshippers inside. Heritage vs. Annexation Fears: Israel’s ultranationalist government is funding a major expansion of archaeology sites in the occupied West Bank, which Palestinians and critics say is aimed at displacing communities and tightening control. Gaza Protest Crackdown: Hamas arrested people across Gaza, including at hospitals, to suppress planned “June 26” anti-Hamas protests. Energy & Shipping Shockwaves: After an Iran–US deal, ships began moving again through the Strait of Hormuz, while Oman and Gulf states debate whether any fees or transit payments could be imposed—an issue that directly affects regional logistics and costs. Industrial/Trade Links: Canada signaled interest in partnering with Türkiye on nuclear power, pitching cooperation that could boost energy security and clean-energy industry ties. Labor & Divestment: UAW delegates voted to divest from Israel bonds, pushing a stronger stance on Palestinian solidarity inside major industrial unions. Tech Activism: A pro-Palestinian group vowed to intensify pressure on Amazon over alleged ties to Israel and technology support.