AGP Executive Report

West Bank Trade Sanctions: The UK moved to ban goods from illegal Israeli settlements and target specific companies tied to settlement expansion, including construction, infrastructure, financing, and real estate—while France announced it will follow with a similar settlement trade end. BRICS Diplomacy & Palestine: At the BRICS summit in New Delhi, leaders backed UN-centered multilateralism, urged restraint in West Asia, opposed forced displacement of Palestinians, and called for protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure. Governance Reform Push: Iran’s Pezeshkian urged BRICS to resist unilateral sanctions and set up a permanent secretariat, framing Palestinian self-determination as a test of global governance credibility. Red Sea Shipping Risk: Houthis seized Yemen’s Mayun Island near Bab al-Mandeb, raising stakes for maritime routes and energy flows—an issue Qatar also condemned in statements linking attacks to threats against navigation and regional stability. Humanitarian & Water Support: A UAE Future Leaders programme concluded in Al Arish, highlighting logistics, floating hospital services, and desalination support tied to Gaza relief operations.

Settlement Trade Sanctions: The UK moved to ban goods from illegal Israeli West Bank settlements and target specific companies tied to construction, infrastructure, financing and real estate, with France and Canada following suit—while Israel retaliated by closing the UK consulate in East Jerusalem. West Bank Demolitions: In Masafer Yatta, Israeli demolitions are threatening schools and homes, including the loss of a child’s house and damage to education facilities. Gaza Energy Crisis: Gaza’s hospitals and homes are struggling to keep generators running as fuel and engine-oil shortages worsen power cuts. Red Sea Shipping Shock: Iran-backed Houthis seized Perim/Mayun and advanced along Yemen’s Red Sea coast, tightening control around Bab el-Mandeb as Saudi shut an East-West pipeline after attacks—raising fears for global fuel and consumer-goods logistics. EU Policy Pressure: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas renewed calls for an EU-wide trade ban with West Bank settlements, comparing the situation to Crimea.

West Bank Trade Sanctions: The UK, followed by France and Canada, announced a ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements and says it will target specific companies and individuals tied to settlement expansion, including construction, infrastructure, financing, and real estate—while also backing the view that the occupation is illegal and condemning “ethnic cleansing.” Settlement Pressure on the Ground: A Ramallah-based researcher warned that land confiscation, settler attacks, and damage to water and crops are designed to impoverish Palestinians and push de facto annexation, alongside withholding tax revenues and financial restrictions. Red Sea Shipping Risk: Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis seized Perim/Mayun Island and earlier took Mokha, tightening control near Bab el-Mandeb and raising fears for global shipping and energy supplies as oil prices react to potential route disruption. US Political Push on West Bank Violence: A group of US senators urged Netanyahu to curb settler violence and harassment, calling for credible investigations into deaths of American citizens tied to West Bank incidents. Gaza Hospital Fuel Strain: Reports highlighted Gaza’s hospitals struggling to keep generators running as power cuts worsen amid fuel shortages.

West Bank Business Pressure: Palestinian businesses in Nablus are taking a hit as checkpoints choke movement. Al-Kamel Dairy Factory says sales are down 30–40% and it has parked trucks permanently, while layoffs follow as transport costs rise. Gaza Energy Crunch: Nasser Hospital warns generator failures are spreading as fuel, engine oil, and spare parts run short, forcing rotating power cuts and putting patients at “serious danger.” AI Targeting Spotlight: A Venice Film Festival premiere of “NAZA” claims Israel used an AI-assisted system to target civilians in Gaza, with testimony from concealed intelligence and military sources. Diplomatic/Economic Squeeze: Palestinian President Abbas warns of “dangerous escalation” tied to settlement expansion, demolitions, and new checkpoints, saying Israel withholds over $6bn in Palestinian funds. Settlement Trade Sanctions: Britain and other countries push bans on goods linked to illegal West Bank settlements, aiming to pressure E1 expansion and broader settlement growth.

West Bank Housing & Land Pressure: Israel is weighing plans for 1,670 new housing units in illegal West Bank settlements, alongside approvals and new outposts that deepen settlement expansion. Diplomatic & Trade Fallout: Britain, Canada and 11 European countries moved to restrict trade tied to Israeli settlements, while Israel retaliated by ordering the closure of the UK consulate in East Jerusalem. Gaza Energy Crunch: Gaza’s hospitals are facing generator failures as fuel, engine oil and spare parts run short, with power cuts putting patients at serious risk. Water Infrastructure Shock: An algae bloom disrupted Israel’s Mediterranean desalination intake, exposing how fragile water supply is for both Israel and Gaza and forcing restrictions on use. Red Sea Shipping Risk: Iran-backed Houthis seized the port city of Mocha, raising fears of further pressure on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and global energy and commodity flows. Security & Barriers: A tunnel was found near the West Bank security barrier outside Jerusalem and sealed, highlighting ongoing underground attempts around the barrier.

West Bank Trade Pressure: Twelve countries (including the UK, France, Canada and others) moved to tighten restrictions on trade with Israeli settlements, with the UK announcing a ban on settlement goods and a new sanctions approach aimed at companies and individuals tied to construction, infrastructure and real estate. Diplomatic Fallout: Israel retaliated by ordering the closure of the UK consulate in East Jerusalem and restricting entry for UK MPs, escalating an already tense UK–Israel dispute. Settlement Expansion Watch: Israel also advanced settlement planning, including new units discussed for areas such as the Jordan Valley, Jenin and Ramallah, while separate reporting said Israel expanded a “state land” declaration by about 48 acres near Jalud and Al-Mughayyir—moves that can reshape land access for agriculture and livelihoods. Industry Angle: For Palestine’s economy, these trade curbs and land-control measures directly affect supply chains tied to construction, food and export-linked sectors, while the diplomatic fight threatens longer-term investment and market stability.

West Bank Trade Sanctions: The UK, France, Canada and 12+ countries moved to restrict trade tied to Israeli settlements, with Britain banning imports and tightening services like financing, construction, real estate and advertising—framed as action to protect the two-state solution. Diplomatic Retaliation: Israel responded by ordering the UK consulate in East Jerusalem to close within 30 days, cutting UK participation in a Gaza coordination mission, and barring UK officials—while Ed Miliband rejected warnings from the UK’s chief rabbi that the sanctions would endanger British Jews. Settlement Expansion Watch: Israel is weighing new settlement housing plans, including 747 units, as Western pressure grows. Industry Angle: The dispute is already spilling into business and logistics decisions, from cross-border trade rules to how companies handle settlement-linked supply chains. Regional Energy Shock: Separately, oil prices jumped above $100 amid renewed Middle East attacks, adding pressure to costs that ripple into regional industry and shipping.

West Bank Trade Sanctions: UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband says Britain now treats Israel’s West Bank occupation as unlawful and accuses “settler terrorists” of ethnic cleansing, rolling out an import ban on goods from illegal settlements plus curbs on services that finance or build settlement expansion, with targeted sanctions on extremist settlers and even Hezbollah’s Al-Qard Al-Hassan bank; Diplomatic Fallout: Israel retaliated by ordering the closure of the UK consulate in East Jerusalem and banning some British MPs and officials; Broader Coalition: 12 countries (including France and Canada) move toward tighter restrictions on settlement trade, aiming to protect the two-state path; Gaza Humanitarian Risk: A UN expert warns that Israeli rubble-clearing could erase atrocity-crime evidence and complicate recovery of remains; Culture & Skills: The Gaza Cinema Academy launched at the Venice Film Festival, starting a nine-month diploma for young Palestinian women to document their own stories.

West Bank Trade Sanctions: UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced a ban on imports from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, plus sanctions on firms providing services for settlement expansion (construction, infrastructure, financing, real estate) and a ban on settlement advertising—coordinated with France and Canada, with other European states signaling follow-up. Two-State Pressure: Miliband framed the move as a response to “ethnic cleansing” and settlement expansion that he says makes a two-state solution unviable, while Israel and the US criticized the step as politically motivated. Local Industry Spotlight: In Bethlehem, the Palestinian Industrial Estates and Free Zones Authority ran a media tour of the Bethlehem Industrial Estate to highlight resilient local production despite raw-material shortages, market access hurdles, and war-linked disruptions. Culture & Skills in Gaza: The Gaza Cinema Academy launched at the Venice Film Festival, aiming to build sustainable film education, training, and production in Gaza and connect emerging Palestinian filmmakers with international partners. Human Impact on Media: A Gaza journalist described how covering the war has become inseparable from parenting and fear for her children, underscoring the strain on Palestinian media workers.

Energy & Reconstruction: PENRA says it’s pushing Gaza’s electricity recovery via Energy Security Plan 2025-2027, aiming for renewables to reach ~30% of the energy mix by 2030; it reports 85 licensed solar plants (126 MW) serving about 40,000 households and launches “Shamsi Palestine” for municipal solar ownership. Accountability & Evidence: UN expert Francesca Albanese warns that Israeli rubble-clearing in Gaza could erase “atrocity crimes” evidence and block identification of human remains, urging Palestinians to lead any removal plans. UK Trade Pressure: The UK is set to announce restrictions and a trade ban targeting Israeli settlement-linked goods and services in the West Bank, escalating diplomatic tensions. West Bank Settlements Politics: Israeli officials intensify rhetoric against the Oslo framework and call for dismantling the Palestinian Authority, while settlement expansion plans continue to inflame the situation. Local Industry & Trade Disruption: A Ramallah fashion label, Nöl Collective, details how a high-profile Olivia Rodrigo collaboration collided with West Bank movement and shipping damage. Brand Boycott & Consumer Impact: Adidas faces renewed boycott calls after promoting a “single shoe” campaign featuring an IDF veteran, with Gaza amputations cited as the backlash trigger.

Defense Industry & Procurement: Volkswagen agreed to sell its Osnabrück plant to Aurelius Capital and Lower Saxony, with Rafael set to use the site as a “competence center” for air-defense systems—an Iron Dome-linked shift that could reshape European defense manufacturing. UN Rights & Accountability: UN expert Francesca Albanese warned Gaza rubble removal could erase evidence and human remains tied to alleged international crimes, as large-scale debris clearance ramps up. Gaza Reconstruction & Humanitarian Constraints: UN human rights chief Volker Türk urged states to halt arms transfers to Israel and flagged Gaza’s ongoing strikes and restricted aid access, while warning against forced expulsion plans. Two-State Viability: Nickolay Mladenov said without a Gaza implementation phase, a two-state solution becomes “practically impossible,” calling for transitional governance and decommissioning. Local Industry & Livelihoods: Palestinian farmers in Hebron face settler sabotage targeting crops and livestock, threatening local agricultural production. Media & Culture: Venice Film Festival coverage kept Palestine in focus, including development partnerships for Arab film content and Gaza-themed storytelling events. Brand & Consumer Backlash: Adidas apologized after backlash over an amputee campaign featuring a former Israeli soldier, amid criticism tied to Gaza limb injuries.

West Bank Settlements: Israel approved expansion plans for a Jewish school in Hebron, while Netanyahu ordered evacuation of some West Bank outposts after U.S. pressure—another sign of how settlement policy stays central to the economy and land fight. Agriculture Under Pressure: Palestinian farmers in Jenin say Israeli bulldozing is uprooting olive trees and targeting farmland ahead of harvest, threatening livelihoods and local production. Gaza Humanitarian Logistics: Five UAE aid convoys (66 trucks, 533 tonnes) entered Gaza under “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3,” delivering food and shelter materials via a dedicated logistics centre. Missing Persons & Waste Removal: A Palestinian Center for Missing warns that removing rubble from destroyed areas could erase evidence and complicate identification of thousands still missing. Industry & Careers: At Venice, Susan Sarandon said her pro-Palestine stance has led to roles being “taken away,” highlighting how political pressure can hit creative industries. Security & Regional Trade: Iran’s planned “exclusion zone” around the Strait of Hormuz raises shipping risk, with knock-on effects for energy and logistics across the region.

West Bank Security Crackdown: Israeli raids and settler assaults across the occupied West Bank and Al-Quds included deportation orders, stop-work/demolition notices, and attacks on churches, with Nablus authorities issuing notices affecting a kindergarten and community projects. Gaza Food Supply Strain: Community kitchens in Gaza are serving far fewer meals as funding shortages bite, with daily production dropping sharply since mid-March. UAE Humanitarian Logistics: Five UAE aid convoys entered Gaza with 66 trucks carrying 533 tons of relief supplies under Operation Gallant Knight 3, routed via the UAE logistics center in Al Arish. Funerals After Rubble Recovery: Families in northern Gaza held funerals for about 100 recovered from Zeitoun, including 60 children, with remains often fragmentary after weeks of digging. Industry Under Pressure: PNN Accountability highlights how Palestinian production faces mounting hurdles—from movement restrictions and energy costs to the stone and marble sector struggling to keep output and compete. Local Business Resilience: In Jenin, a woman rebuilt a celebration-supplies shop from scratch, using training and restaurant experience to grow despite disruption. Sports Return as Hope: Palestinian football resumed in Gaza after a three-year halt, with clubs playing on limited pitches after widespread destruction of facilities. PNN Accountability—Women & Livestock: Another episode spotlights settler pressure targeting Palestinian women and livestock owners, framed as a widening herding system. Culture & Identity: Battir’s eggplant market is featured as a land-and-heritage push that supports farmers and local women through tourism and local products.

Gaza Recovery & Health: Gaza Civil Defense says it’s recovering bodies from the destroyed Engineers Tower in Nuseirat, with around 150 still missing, while Al-Shifa Complex reactivates its respiratory endoscopy unit after a three-year suspension. West Bank Security & Agriculture: The US ambassador again called West Bank settler violence an “act of terror,” as Israeli raids and arrests hit areas including Jenin, Ramallah, Tubas and Qalandia, and bulldozers uproot olive groves in Arraba. Trade, Industry & Sanctions Pressure: A UK legal threat targets HMRC over tariff-free entry of goods from Israeli settlements, while BDS Malaysia alleges repeated Israel-bound container shipments via Johor port. Regional Energy & Water Risk: Reports link Gaza sewage damage to a rare algae bloom that shut down most of Israel’s major desalination plants, underlining how fragile coastal water supply is. Diplomacy: Qatar took part in an Arab League Council session in Cairo, keeping the Palestinian cause on the agenda.

West Bank Settlement Pressure: Democratic senators urged the US to halt E1 construction, warning it could sever the Ramallah–Bethlehem corridor and hurt prospects for a future Palestinian state. Settlement Expansion in A/B: Reports say settlement outposts, roads, water grabs, and movement restrictions are spreading beyond Area C into Areas A and B, undermining contiguity. Jordan Valley Outpost: Settlers began building “Beitron” in the northern Jordan Valley with temporary housing aimed at controlling grazing land and isolating Bedouin communities. Gaza Humanitarian Collapse: Gaza officials warned thousands of bodies remain under rubble due to machinery shortages from the blockade, while Nuseirat says war has crippled water and sewage services. Rebuilding with Scarce Materials: In Gaza, residents are turning aid pallets into furniture as imports of timber and supplies remain blocked. Aid/Charity Diplomacy: Kuwait marked International Day of Charity, highlighting humanitarian diplomacy that includes support for Palestine and regional recovery. Industry/Infrastructure Stress: Gaza’s water system is strained by destroyed wells, damaged networks, and fuel shortages, with desalination and generators affected.

Palestinian Olive Oil Trade: In the occupied West Bank, farmers say exporting olive oil is getting harder as settler violence, movement limits, and tighter export rules cut production and income. Humanitarian Access Under Pressure: Israeli forces blocked aid to a West Bank village besieged by settlers, while police killed a Palestinian man near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem. Gaza Food Reality Check: Even as some goods return to Gaza markets, most families still can’t afford food, with hunger expected to stay severe for much of 2026. Gaza Water & Power Strain: Reports highlight how damaged networks and fuel restrictions are pushing Gaza’s generator and desalination systems toward collapse. Defense Integration Debate: Rights groups urge Congress to drop a provision that would deepen US-Israeli defense technology cooperation. Maritime Solidarity: The Freedom Flotilla Coalition announced a new Gaza mission for October, calling for safe passage and an end to blockade restrictions. West Bank Demolitions: Villagers in Masafer Yatta vow to rebuild after Israeli forces demolished homes, leaving families without shelter and basic services.