AGP Executive Report

West Bank Violence: Israeli settlers shot and killed Palestinian Mashhour Yassin in Yasuf, north of Ramallah, in an attack linked to a nearby outpost, as UN figures say more than 80 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank since the start of 2026. Settler Attacks & Accountability: In Jalud, witnesses say over 100 settlers torched homes and blocked a Palestinian family’s return after a court-ordered escort, while Switzerland condemned the “unprecedented” violence and urged justice. Elections Under Pressure: Israel’s Supreme Court advised Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh to withdraw from the Oct. 27 Knesset race, warning of possible disqualification, amid appeals over disqualifications of Arab lists. PA Politics & Coalition Talks: Hamas, Islamic Jihad and ex-Fatah figure Mohammed Dahlan are reported to be forming a “unified national list” for Nov. 28 legislative elections, challenging Abbas’s Fatah—if the vote actually happens. PA Finances & Stability: A West Bank election candidate warned that Israel must release Palestinian tax revenues to prevent an “explosion” with regional fallout. Diplomacy & Aid: Japan’s Gaza reconstruction envoy coordinated with UN and PA-related officials in New York, while Finland pledged €7m for Gaza recovery and East Jerusalem healthcare and South Korea provided $5m in WFP cash and food vouchers. UN & Global Politics: Greece took over the UN Security Council presidency for October as Gaza’s humanitarian crisis and wider regional divisions remain central.

West Bank Violence: Israeli settlers shot and killed a Palestinian man in Yasuf and, in another incident, attacked the Jalud area after a court-ordered return of the Tubasi family, torching homes and vehicles and injuring border police—prompting rare Israeli condemnation and renewed Palestinian calls to end impunity. Diplomacy & Accountability: The UK urged urgent action to protect the two-state solution at the UN Security Council, warning settlement expansion and settler violence are pushing the region toward “no return,” while the US Senate blocked a measure to investigate killings of Palestinian-Americans by Israelis in the West Bank. Palestinian Elections: Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and ex-Fatah figure Mohammed Dahlan are moving toward a “unified national list” for the Nov. 28 Palestinian Legislative Council vote, challenging Fatah’s dominance—though election timing remains uncertain. Gaza Humanitarian Crisis: UN officials say Gaza still faces severe gaps in water, sanitation, shelter, and waste management despite aid inflows, with hundreds of thousands of children in temporary learning spaces. UN System Under Strain: Coverage of UNGA and Security Council politics highlights growing frustration with the UN’s ability to deliver amid major crises, as Greece takes the rotating UNSC presidency.

UN Humanitarian Update: UN officials say Gaza’s humanitarian crisis remains “complex” despite some aid entries, with persistent gaps in water, sanitation, shelter and waste management, and heavy reliance on assistance as hundreds of thousands of children still study in temporary spaces. West Bank Settler Violence: Switzerland condemned a Jalud attack by around 100 settlers, calling the “unprecedented” violence intolerable and urging Israel to protect civilians and prosecute perpetrators as families are repeatedly forced from homes. PA Politics/Elections: Hamas, Islamic Jihad and ex-Fatah figure Mohammed Dahlan are moving toward a “unified national list” for the Nov. 28 legislative vote, a coalition that could challenge Abbas’s Fatah—if elections actually happen. Israeli Politics Ahead of Vote: Opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Netanyahu of fear-mongering after election-day attack warnings, while Netanyahu’s camp denies wrongdoing and links the dispute to the campaign. Movement Restrictions: Israel ordered a multi-day total closure of West Bank crossings for Sukkot, worsening already tight movement and trapping people at checkpoints. Diplomacy/UN Trust: Commentary and reporting around UNGA 81 highlights deepening mistrust and widening gaps between UN rhetoric and on-the-ground realities.

PA Elections Shake-Up: Hamas and Islamic Jihad have agreed to run in a joint legislative list with ex-Fatah strongman Mohammed Dahlan, a UAE-linked figure, raising fresh questions about whether Abbas’s Fatah can hold power if elections actually happen on Nov. 28. Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza: UN officials say Gaza still faces major gaps in water, sanitation, shelter and waste management, with education continuing in temporary spaces and hundreds of thousands still dependent on aid. West Bank Under Pressure: Over 100 settlers attacked Jalud, blocking a Palestinian family’s return and setting homes on fire, while another wave of raids and arson hit areas near Ramallah. Diplomacy & Aid: Finland pledged €7m for Gaza recovery via UN mechanisms and EU support for East Jerusalem hospitals; South Korea added $5m for WFP food and cash assistance. Two-State Alarm: The UK urged urgent action at the UN to protect the two-state solution, warning settlement expansion is pushing the region toward a “point of no return.” Settler Violence vs Accountability: A US Senate measure to probe killings of Palestinian-Americans in the West Bank was blocked by Republicans. Israel Election Politics: Israeli opposition leaders accuse Netanyahu of fear-mongering ahead of Oct. 27, after warnings of possible attacks. International Friction: Netherlands summoned Israel’s ambassador after Israel revoked Dutch diplomats’ status in Ramallah over settlement-goods bans.

West Bank Mobility Clampdown: Israel ordered a multi-day total closure of West Bank crossings from Sukkot, with Palestinians reporting long checkpoint delays that trapped patients, elderly people, pregnant women, and even children. Settler Violence Escalates: Palestinians condemned repeated settler attacks, including a raid on Jalud that burned the Tubasi family’s homes and blocked a family’s return, plus arson and raids elsewhere around Ramallah. Rare Israeli Rebuke: In Jalud, Israeli authorities condemned the violence after settlers injured border police—yet families still couldn’t get back home. Elections Under Tension: Netanyahu warned of “indications” of attacks ahead of Oct. 27 elections; opposition leader Yair Lapid accused him of fear-mongering. New Electoral Alliance: Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and former Fatah figure Mohammed Dahlan reportedly agreed to a joint list for parliamentary elections, potentially challenging Abbas/Fatah—if elections actually happen. Diplomacy and Lawfare: The PA says it complied with “pay for slay” conditions, while Israel and the US accuse it of rebranding; meanwhile, legal experts say Israel’s closure of the UK consulate in East Jerusalem was unlawful. International Pressure: The Netherlands summoned Israel’s ambassador after Israel revoked Dutch diplomats’ status in Ramallah over settlement-trade sanctions. Politics Meets Policy: A PA-backed entrepreneurship program in Ramallah aims to move startups from ideas to investment and regional expansion.

Elections & Factional Politics: Hamas and Islamic Jihad agreed to form an electoral alliance with a former top Fatah figure tied to the UAE, a potential challenge to President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah—if the long-delayed Nov. 28 vote actually happens. West Bank Violence: Over 100 Israeli settlers attacked Jalud near Nablus, torching homes and blocking a family’s return; the IDF said three Border Police officers were lightly injured, in a rare case of Israeli condemnation amid rising settler rampages. Al-Aqsa Escalation: Around 10,000 settlers carried out rituals at the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, while hundreds entered Al-Aqsa during Sukkot under heavy police protection, with reports of assaults on Palestinians. Far-Right Threats: Itamar Ben-Gvir vowed that if he becomes defense minister he will burn Yahya Sinwar’s body, while Smotrich and others pushed “war” rhetoric for the West Bank. Diplomacy Under Strain: Israel ordered Dutch diplomats in Ramallah to surrender credentials within seven days after the Netherlands’ settlement-products ban; the Netherlands summoned Israel’s ambassador. International Pushback: France warned the two-state solution could vanish without urgent action, and the EU extended Rafah border and police missions until mid-2027.

Diplomacy Under Pressure: Israel revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch officials in Ramallah and ordered them to surrender credentials within seven days, retaliating for the Netherlands’ ban on importing goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Golan; Dutch FM Tom Berendsen called the move “unnecessary,” summoned Israel’s ambassador, and said the Netherlands is weighing its response. Airport Checks Escalate: Dutch customs enforcement has reportedly included luggage searches of Israelis arriving via Schiphol for settlement-linked products, with Israeli officials warning of “lengthy and invasive” inspections. Holy-Site Tensions: On Sukkot, Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and thousands of settlers entered Al-Aqsa amid tight restrictions, prompting Palestinian officials to denounce “new facts on the ground” and Hamas to warn against judaization. PA Politics: The Palestinian Central Elections Commission opened candidate registration for the Nov. 28 Legislative Council vote; seven electoral lists have submitted nominations so far, and Abbas extended the nomination period. EU Support for Governance: The EU extended mandates for EUBAM Rafah and EUPOL COPPS until June 30, 2027. UN Messaging: The UAE used UNGA to call for de-escalation and a two-state horizon, while also backing Trump’s Gaza plan framework.

Palestinian Elections: The Palestinian Central Elections Commission says seven electoral lists have filed nomination applications for the Nov. 28 Legislative Council vote, with Abbas extending the nomination window from 12 to 18 days (now running to Oct. 13) while the polling date stays the same. Al-Aqsa & Settler Incursions: The Palestinian presidency and Jerusalem Governorate condemned escalating Israeli settler and ministerial incursions into al-Aqsa during Sukkot, warning they won’t legitimize Israel’s “facts on the ground,” as reports cited 1,271 settlers entering the compound. Prisoners & Far-Right Politics: The Palestine Center for Prisoners’ Studies called Itamar Ben-Gvir’s threats against long-term prisoner Hassan Salameh an election stunt, warning of worsening abuse ahead of Israeli elections. Diplomacy Fallout (Netherlands): Israel revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch diplomats in Ramallah and ordered them to surrender credentials within seven days after the Netherlands enforced a ban on settlement goods; the Netherlands said it regrets the move and is weighing its response. West Bank Movement Controls: Israel sealed the West Bank for a week over Sukkot, tightening closures and movement restrictions.

Diplomatic Retaliation: Israel revoked the diplomatic status of Dutch envoys in Ramallah and ordered them to return Israeli-issued credentials within seven days, after the Netherlands enforced a ban on imports of goods from Israeli settlements; Dutch passengers also reported unusual searches at Schiphol for settlement-linked products. West Bank Escalation: Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich renewed calls for a Gaza-style war in the occupied West Bank and for dismantling the Palestinian Authority, prompting a sharp Palestinian Foreign Ministry backlash warning of escalation, annexation, and displacement. Holy Sites Under Strain: The Palestinian presidency condemned repeated settler incursions into Al-Aqsa during Jewish holidays, warning Israel is trying to impose new realities and risk turning the conflict religious. Regional Diplomacy: UN officials said Saudi Arabia is crucial for political solutions and urged a credible process to end occupation and preserve the two-state path. Gaza Policy Fight: Smotrich and Orit Strock urged Netanyahu to reject a new Board of Peace Gaza recovery framework, arguing it contradicts US-Israel understandings.

Al-Aqsa Under Pressure: Hamas warned that Israeli incursions and restrictions around al-Quds and al-Aqsa won’t change the site’s Islamic identity, calling out activity near Bab al-Qattanin and settler “facts on the ground.” West Bank War Talk: Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich renewed calls for a Gaza-style “go to war” campaign in the occupied West Bank and for dismantling the Palestinian Authority, while also backing annexation moves toward Gaza’s “Yellow Line” and Lebanon’s Litani River. PA Pushback: The Palestinian Executive condemned Smotrich’s remarks as an explicit call for escalation, annexation, and displacement that threatens the prospect of an independent state. Egypt Warns: Egypt denounced Israeli escalation in the West Bank and repeated settler incursions into al-Aqsa, stressing the need to stop unilateral measures and uphold the Jerusalem status quo. Elections Momentum: The Palestinian Central Elections Commission opened candidate-list registration for the Nov. 28 legislative vote in Ramallah/Al-Bireh and Deir al-Balah, with lists only (no individual bids) and women’s representation rules. Settlements & Daily Pressure: Rights groups reported new illegal settlement outposts near Hebron and Ramallah, while Gaza-style restrictions and closures continued to tighten movement during Sukkot. UNGA Clash: Abbas addressed the UN by prerecorded video after a US visa denial, warning Israel’s policies threaten Palestinian existence and pledging Palestinians will not be displaced.

UNGA Diplomacy: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told the UN that Israeli policies threaten Palestinians’ “life and existence,” warning of a new Nakba and calling for international action and a real two-state path as the US again denied visas for his delegation. Settlements & Land: Rights groups and witnesses report new illegal settlement outposts and rapid expansion in the West Bank, including near Adh Dhahiriya south of Hebron and growth from an outpost near Umm Safa, with soldiers accused of standing by. Elections in Focus: The Palestinian Central Elections Commission opened candidate-list registration for the Nov. 28 legislative vote in West Bank and Gaza, using a list-only system and requiring women’s representation, as factions weigh participation amid uncertainty. Internal Palestinian Politics: The Popular Front welcomed Fatah’s move toward national dialogue and Hamas’s readiness for talks, framing it around a unified national program and ending division. Regional Pressure: Kuwait’s UN remarks condemned Iranian attacks on GCC states and urged diplomacy and respect for sovereignty, while Saudi Arabia reiterated support for the PA and demanded release of withheld clearance revenues. Humanitarian & Daily Life: Masafer Yatta families in the south Hebron hills face repeated water cuts after settler damage, forcing reliance on water tanks. Prisoner Politics: US Rep. Ro Khanna renewed calls for Israel to release imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti ahead of elections.

Elections Watch: The Palestinian Central Elections Commission opened candidate-list registration for the Nov. 28 legislative elections in the West Bank and Gaza, running for 12 days until Oct. 7, with lists only (no individual bids), 16–132 candidates per list, and mandatory women’s representation rules. Settlement & Land: A Palestinian land-resistance report says Israel is advancing a settlement bloc plan that could sever northern West Bank from the center via roads and infrastructure, threatening contiguity and leaving Palestinian communities isolated. UN Diplomacy: Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly by prerecorded video after the U.S. denied visas again, warning Israel’s policies threaten Palestinians’ very existence; Netanyahu followed with a defiant speech that triggered mass walkouts. Gaza Aid: Israel told the EU it will allow €43m in bloc-funded aid for essential services into Gaza for the first time in a year, aimed at early recovery and water infrastructure. Prisoners & Politics: U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna renewed calls for Israel to release imprisoned Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti ahead of the elections. West Bank Violence: Reports describe escalating raids and settler attacks, including tree and land destruction orders and a car-ramming incident near Ramallah.

UNGA Showdown: Netanyahu delivered a defiant, half-empty UN General Assembly speech after dozens of delegates walked out, rejecting Gaza “genocide” claims as “the biggest lie of the century” and attacking critics including New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. PA Diplomatic Pressure: Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN by prerecorded video after the US denied visas again, warning Palestinians face “one of the most dangerous phases” amid Israel’s “genocidal war” and settlement expansion. West Bank Escalation: Reports describe fresh resistance actions and intensifying raids and settler violence, alongside land and water pressure in areas like Masafer Yatta. Two-State Push vs. Facts on the Ground: Saudi reaffirmed support for the Palestinian Authority and urged release of withheld clearance revenues, while the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution warned settlement expansion and displacement threaten viability. Elections & Representation: Abbas’s UNGA message also intersects with renewed calls for Palestinian elections and an elected National Council, as legislative polls are set for Nov. 28. Prisoners Under Strain: Palestinian groups renewed claims of systematic repression in Israeli prisons and “open retaliation” against detainees.

UNGA Showdown: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN General Assembly by prerecorded video after the US denied visas, warning Palestinians face “one of the most dangerous phases” and accusing Israel of a “genocidal war” in Gaza while calling for a non-militarized Palestinian state. Diplomatic Backlash: Hours later, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a combative UN speech denying genocide as “the biggest lie of the century,” while dozens of delegations walked out and protesters were detained outside. Two-State Gap: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that international two-state commitments are increasingly at odds with worsening conditions in Gaza and the West Bank, citing strikes, humanitarian shortfalls, violence, and settlement expansion. PA Lawfare Push: The Palestinian Authority announced a dedicated center to channel “evidence” for ICC and other legal forums, with Palestinians able to upload testimonies. Gaza Aid Access: Israel told the EU it will allow €43m in EU-funded aid for essential services into Gaza for the first time in a year, via UN implementation. West Bank Escalation: Israeli authorities approved two settlement plans in Hebron totaling 567 units, signaling continued expansion amid rising tensions. International Pressure: UK and others moved toward sanctions on Israel’s settlements, while Abbas and regional partners pressed for accountability and aid access. Sports & Detention: A Palestinian footballer detained by Israel renewed calls for the FAI to boycott an Ireland–Israel match.

UNGA Visa Fight & Abbas’s Message: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas warned the UN that Palestinians face “one of the most dangerous phases” as the US denied him visas again; he condemned Israel’s “genocidal war” in Gaza, settlement expansion in the West Bank, and urged implementation of the US-backed Gaza peace plan while rejecting displacement. Netanyahu’s UNGA Defiance: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a combative UN speech calling Gaza genocide claims “the biggest lie of the century,” saying attacking Iran was “one of the easiest decisions,” and denouncing walkouts as “moral cowards,” as dozens of delegations left and protests continued outside. Two-State Gap Widens: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that commitments to a two-state solution are increasingly “at odds” with Gaza realities and West Bank settlement/violence, urging countries to close the gap between promises and action. Regional Diplomacy Pressure: Saudi FM Prince Faisal said every delay in two-state implementation has a “price,” while Qatar pushed for moving Gaza’s roadmap into its second phase with Israeli withdrawal, stabilization, and reconstruction amid record economic collapse warnings. Gaza Early Recovery: Qatar’s roundtable stressed fuel, humanitarian needs, and ceasefire maintenance as UN agencies warned of severe Gaza deterioration.

UNGA Visa Standoff: Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told the UN General Assembly that his delegation was “unlawfully denied” entry visas for a second year, forcing him to speak via prerecorded video from Ramallah after Washington barred him from attending in person. US-PA Rift: The US State Department says the PA/PLO failed to meet commitments, citing moves tied to the ICC/ICJ and accusations of “glorifying terrorism,” which Abbas rejects, saying reforms were completed and violence shunned. Gaza Recovery Diplomacy: Qatar joined a UNGA roundtable on early recovery in Gaza, stressing ceasefire maintenance and pushing implementation of a comprehensive peace plan roadmap, including aid delivery and infrastructure rehabilitation. West Bank Violence: Israel’s ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, said his son Neria was critically injured in a car-ramming attack at a checkpoint near Ramallah; Israeli forces killed the attacker, and Hamas praised the attack as “natural response.” Regional Push for Statehood: Saudi FM Faisal bin Farhan called for full implementation of the Gaza peace plan and an end to occupation, warning that settlement expansion and annexation threaten regional stability.