AGP Executive Report

Humanitarian Aid: The EU announced nearly €710 million in new crisis support, with at least €554.5 million (over 78%) aimed at Africa, including €380m for migration-related measures and €252m from its emergency reserve; smaller sums include €103m for Palestine and Lebanon and winter-ready emergency help. Gaza Education & Civilian Impact: In Gaza, children are returning to school after years of disruption, but war risks remain; UNRWA also says about 100,000 children in Lebanon can’t return to class due to damage, insecurity, or displacement. UN Warning on Escalation: UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher warned the world is approaching a “dangerous precipice,” with AI, climate shocks, and weapons risks pushing tensions toward wider catastrophe. Diplomacy vs Force: Saudi and Kuwait leaders used the UNGA to call for sovereignty-respecting diplomacy and to protect vital waterways tied to energy and trade. Palestine at the UN: Qatar and Türkiye reiterated calls for international law and accountability for violations in the occupied Palestinian territories, while Hamas warned of escalating moves around Al-Aqsa. Local Rights Case: A Palestinian careers adviser in Sydney sued for racial discrimination after being allegedly told to stop wearing a keffiyeh at school. Sports & Solidarity: Ireland’s Nations League match against Israel will go ahead after a player vote, with black armbands planned for Gaza victims.

West Bank Environment Under Threat: More than 500 volunteers dismantled the long-running Hakoortna farm near Tulkarem after an Israeli demolition order, with the family saying the move would clear the way for nearby chemical factories and industrial expansion. Gaza Housing & Safety: In Gaza City, families in war-damaged buildings are sheltering under collapsing roofs after warnings from the Red Crescent and Civil Defence, but say they have nowhere safe or affordable to go—highlighting a worsening housing crisis. Waste & Pollution in Hebron/Gaza: A PNN investigation looks at how burning electronic and plastic waste in southern Hebron and improvised “fuel from waste” in Gaza are turning environmental harm into daily health and livelihood risks. Children’s Welfare: UNICEF’s Catherine Russell met Oman’s foreign minister to discuss support for children affected by conflict, including Gaza, stressing safe access to aid, healthcare, education, and protection. Jerusalem Holy Sites: Malaysia backed a sustainable mechanism, including a dedicated media platform, to document and expose Israel’s violations in Jerusalem, citing the illegality of occupation of East Jerusalem. UN Reform & Trust: Commentary on UN relevance and reform continues, with calls for better representation and a renewed trust cycle as global power shifts.

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza & West Bank: UNRWA Acting Commissioner-General Christian Saunders warned conditions are worsening as Gaza’s shelter and clean-water access collapse, with 94% lacking adequate shelter and 90% facing interrupted clean water, while winter funding gaps loom. Displacement Pressure: UN refugee chief Barham Salih told the Security Council forced displacement is outpacing durable solutions, warning that indefinite aid cannot replace political answers. UN Education Emergency: UN-linked reporting highlights more than 500 million children needing education amid conflict and climate shocks, with classrooms in extreme heat and no basic services. Gaza Aid & Logistics: Qatar, with Jordan and the UK, hosted a UNGA “Call to Action” on Gaza’s humanitarian situation, citing fuel deliveries and support for medical services. Two-State Diplomacy: Qatar also backed a high-level push for implementing the two-state solution on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as a capital. Palestinian Health Support: A UAE floating hospital in Al-Arish fitted prosthetic limbs for 42 Palestinian amputees under the “Step of Hope” program. Climate & Safety Angle: Severe weather in the US led to cancellations of major concerts, a reminder of how extreme conditions disrupt public life.

UN Gaza Economy: A UNCTAD report says Gaza has entered the world’s “most severe economic crisis on record,” with over 90% of businesses destroyed and a $71.5bn recovery bill tied to a ceasefire and rebuilding productive capacity. Humanitarian & Rights Pressure: Indonesia’s UNRWA push urges full mandate funding and warns that seizures like the Kalandia training centre in East Jerusalem violate UN premises. Two-State Reality Check: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warns that pledges for a Palestinian state are increasingly out of sync with worsening conditions in Gaza and the West Bank, including settlement expansion. UNGA Diplomacy: OIC chief Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed met the UNGA president to back cooperation on the Palestinian cause, security, and hate-speech concerns. Regional Climate & Food Risk: A global food-security warning links conflict and El Niño impacts to rising hunger risks, with vulnerable communities hit hardest. Ceuta Migration Crisis: Ceuta’s surge is framed as a hidden cost of Spain’s defiance in the US-Israel-Morocco regional agenda. UNRising Education Needs: Reports highlight Gaza’s school reopenings and learning in tents after years of disruption.

Gaza Recovery Roadmap: Qatar says it’s pushing the Gaza comprehensive peace plan into its second phase, stressing ceasefire maintenance, safe humanitarian aid, and early recovery—fuel and rehabilitation of vital infrastructure included. UN Warning on Children: UN education officials urge urgent support for Gaza children, citing hundreds of thousands out of school and a new emergency education push reaching up to 13,000 kids. Humanitarian Winter Prep: The UAE launched a winter clothing drive for one million people in Gaza, sending kits of jackets, blankets, and essentials ahead of worsening conditions. Economy in Freefall: A UNCTAD report says Gaza’s economy is in the world’s “most severe crisis on record,” with $71.5bn in recovery needs and near-total collapse of productive activity. Protection and Education Push: Kuwait highlighted Palestinian child protection and education at UN meetings, linking schooling to sustainable development and future resilience. UNRWA Under Pressure: UN chief warns UNRWA’s work and mandate are in “jeopardy,” citing deaths of staff and restrictions that block humanitarian operations. Access Barriers: A Palestinian student’s Gaza evacuation delayed her required English test for a Bristol visa, showing how instability and infrastructure gaps keep people from education.

Humanitarian Shelter Crisis in Gaza: Gaza’s government media office warns of a “catastrophic winter” as 162,000 of 270,000 tents are unusable and over 60% of remaining tents can’t withstand wind, rain, or cold—raising fears for children, women, and patients. Women’s Safety in Displacement Sites: UNFPA reports missing doors and severe privacy gaps in Gaza shelters, with women describing harassment fears and daily life squeezed by overcrowding. UNGA Diplomacy and Pressure on Israel: Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez used the UN General Assembly to accuse Netanyahu of continuing mass killing in Gaza, while UN leaders highlighted Israel’s growing diplomatic isolation. Regional Security and Forced Displacement: Jordan’s King Abdullah II warned Israel is trying to erase Palestinian life in Gaza and push forced displacement in the West Bank, linking both to a single strategy. Water and Recovery Planning: A $2.45B Gaza recovery plan prioritizes shelter, rubble clearing, and restoring water, sewage, and electricity networks. Environment Watch: In Louisiana’s Plaquemine area, a new study found no low-frequency ground vibrations outside normal ranges, though residents remain skeptical.

West Bank Environment & Livelihoods: Israeli bulldozers uprooted olive trees in Deir Nizam near Ramallah days before the harvest, leaving farmers “with nothing” and worsening already fragile rural life. Gaza Health & Pollution: Gaza cancer patients face treatment interruptions, drug shortages, and harsh living conditions; dust, debris and pollution are aggravating breathing as referrals to care in Jerusalem are cut off by war. Gaza Disaster Risk: After the Al-Saada building collapse, Gaza officials say evacuations and demolitions for 255 high-risk buildings are stalled by lack of equipment and limited relocation land, with winter threats looming. UN & Climate/Maritime Security: Morocco warned at UNGA that non-state armed groups are threatening maritime corridors and tied climate action to water and food security. UNGA Politics & Trust: UN leaders and experts described a crisis of trust and funding, while UNGA coverage highlighted Gaza, AI risks, and Security Council gridlock. Diplomacy Spotlight: France-Iraq ties are gaining momentum, with cooperation flagged in energy, environment, and culture. Humanitarian Recovery Plan: The U.S. Board of Peace unveiled a $2.5B six-month Gaza recovery proposal, but implementation hinges on Israel-Hamas steps.

Gaza’s Winter Safety Crisis: A week of reporting highlights how Gaza’s damaged buildings face growing collapse risk as winter approaches, with residents describing “no safety” amid rubble and deaths after building failures. Humanitarian Pressure: Indonesia’s foreign minister urged a ceasefire, an end to killings, and an immediate influx of aid, saying Palestinians still haven’t seen “real change.” UN Reform & Power Politics: UN chief António Guterres warned that “cracks have become canyons,” calling for Security Council reform and warning that war, inequality, climate shocks and AI are reshaping global stability. Diplomacy Over Escalation: Macron urged countries to resist a “law of the jungle,” while Qatar and other regional voices stressed dialogue and mediation, including calls tied to Gulf security and Palestinian rights. Regional Security Signals: R4 foreign ministers backed Saudi self-defence against Houthi attacks, underscoring how maritime threats and proxy conflict keep spilling into Gaza and the wider region.

UNGA Diplomacy for Palestine: Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim urged reopening the Strait of Hormuz and a return to negotiations, warning that unresolved Gulf crises threaten livelihoods worldwide. Humanitarian & Rights Lens: UN chief António Guterres warned that Gaza and the occupied West Bank face widening fault lines, with settlement expansion raising the spectre of ethnic cleansing. West Bank Environment & Water: A new report highlights how settlement expansion and water control deepen a chronic water crisis for Palestinians, undermining sustainable livelihoods and basic rights. Food Security Pressure: War and drought are squeezing global food supplies, putting hundreds of millions at risk—conditions that hit Gaza and the wider region hardest. Climate, AI, and Governance: Leaders at the UN pushed for stronger multilateral action as rising temperatures and runaway AI add to instability. Security Council Reform: Finland’s President Alexander Stubb backed abolishing veto power and adding permanent seats for Africa, Asia-Pacific and Latin America—framing it as necessary for a rules-based world. Gaza Under Strain: Reports also point to Gaza’s school reopening after years of disruption and ongoing displacement and destruction.

Gaza Education & Humanitarian Access: A Saudi-backed “Makkah School” opened in southern Gaza for the new academic year, with health checks, vaccinations for first-graders, and capacity for 1,000 students (planned expansion to 4,000), as families still struggle under displacement and insecurity. Gaza Daily Life Under Strain: A Guardian-style “day in the life” report follows a 12-year-old in Gaza’s coastal tents, describing heat, scarce fuel, and how children scavenge wood and plastic just to boil water. UNGA Spotlight on Gaza, Climate & AI: World leaders gather at the UN General Assembly as wars in Gaza and the region, climate shocks, and fears over uncontrolled AI dominate the agenda, alongside renewed calls for UN reform. Diplomacy for Palestinians: Pakistan’s and Qatar’s UNGA messaging stresses multilateral action and peaceful solutions, while OIC coordination is urged to protect Palestinians and uphold international law. Environment & Accountability Angle: Oxford faces a tribunal challenge over what its endowment invests in, including firms tied to military supply chains linked to Gaza destruction—raising fresh questions about climate, ethics, and divestment. Regional Pressure on Waterways: Renewed Bab al-Mandeb tensions threaten shipping routes that feed Egypt’s Suez Canal, with knock-on effects for prices and regional stability. Local Action Against Settlement Goods: Invercargill (New Zealand) voted to end procurement from companies profiting from illegal Israeli settlements, becoming the seventh local body to take such a step.

UNGA Palestine aid push: Ireland’s Taoiseach plans meetings in New York and will press for “a dramatic upscaling of urgent aid for Palestine” during the UN General Assembly week. UNGA diplomacy: Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif arrived in New York ahead of his Sept 25 address, saying Pakistan will highlight climate priorities and also raise occupied Kashmir and Palestine, with bilateral talks planned. Gaza education & services: Gaza students returned to schools after years of disruption, while Gaza ministries and officials warned of fragile institutions and ongoing humanitarian strain. Aid access & infrastructure risk: Egypt’s foreign minister urged de-escalation and renewed negotiations over regional crises, stressing humanitarian access for Gaza and protection of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Maritime disruption: A tanker was hit by an “unknown projectile” entering the Strait of Hormuz; authorities reported minor injuries and no immediate environmental impact. Climate pressure: Leaders at UNGA-linked events warned that El Niño is intensifying faster than expected, raising risks of severe storms and flooding.

UNGA Focus: World leaders are descending on New York for the UN General Assembly high-level week, with wars, climate shocks, and AI risks expected to dominate talks as the UN faces pressure to deliver and reform. Palestine at the UN: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is set to speak by video after the US again denied him a visa, while multiple leaders are expected to raise Gaza and Palestine during the week. Regional Environment & Safety: A UK report says an “unknown projectile” struck a tanker entering the Strait of Hormuz, with no environmental impact reported so far. Gaza Humanitarian & Care: A piece on Gaza’s animal welfare argues that humanitarian “care” can become a “theater” that highlights some suffering while human suffering is erased. Community & Olive Trees: A Madison Palestine solidarity fair will celebrate the fall olive harvest on Oct. 10, including tree-sponsorship for replanting damaged groves.

Gaza Emergency Response: Gaza’s Government Media Office says an urgent plan is underway to evacuate and demolish about 255 structurally compromised buildings, with warnings, temporary shelter, and coordination across ministries, civil defense, and police. Water Crisis Relief: Kuwait’s “Kuwait Stands with You” campaign highlights humanitarian support in Gaza, including a water supply project delivering millions of liters of safe drinking water to over 115,000 displaced families via approved desalination sources. UNGA Focus on Justice: At the UN General Assembly, Qatar’s UN envoy says the Qatar–UN partnership is built on multilateral action and long-term support, as leaders gather amid wars, climate pressure, and calls for fairer global governance. Campus Protest Fallout: Pro-Palestinian student activists sue Columbia over last year’s Butler Library occupation, arguing it was a “teach-in demonstration” and alleging harsh treatment by campus police.

Gaza Education Under Siege: Gaza’s Education Ministry says about half a million students returned to school as the new academic year begins after a three-year shutdown, with classes split between in-person and virtual tracks because many learning spaces are tents and caravans; the ministry urged the international community to stop the “genocidal war” and protect schools and staff. Water & Health Risk: Gaza’s Coastal Municipalities Water Utility warns water and sewage systems are nearing total collapse from missing equipment, generators and spare parts, warning winter could bring flooding, disease outbreaks and more displacement. Church Reopens in Gaza: Gaza’s only Roman Catholic school reopened after nearly three years of war, with officials calling it a “light in the darkness” and saying the school is being prepared as a safer, cleaner environment for around 1,000 pupils. UNGA Diplomacy Focus: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to address the UN General Assembly with Gaza and Palestinian state recognition expected to be central themes, while holding talks on the sidelines. Regional Security Warning: The US issued a travel advisory urging Americans to reconsider travel through the Gulf, citing “unforeseen escalation” amid Saudi-Houthi tensions.

Gaza Education: Gaza’s Ministry of Education says the new school year is starting after a three-year shutdown, using in-person learning plus virtual tracks, with about 700 learning centers and temporary schools planned as students study in tents and caravans. Humanitarian Services: The Joint Committee for Refugees in Gaza warns UNRWA restructuring and service cuts could deepen suffering, citing staff layoffs and program reductions, and calls for protected essential services and sustainable funding. Disaster Risk in Gaza: Reports highlight Gaza’s ongoing building-collapse deaths and the dangers of sheltering amid destruction, underscoring how conflict compounds environmental and safety crises. Climate, Conflict & Diplomacy: Ahead of UN General Assembly high-level week in New York, UN leaders are expected to focus on de-escalation, Palestine, and climate-linked instability, with UN chief António Guterres urging restraint and civilian protection. Local Resilience & Skills: In Deir el-Balah, Gaza students keep learning robotics with limited tools, building early-warning and rescue-focused ideas despite damaged infrastructure. Water & Power Stress: Cuba works to restore electricity after a major blackout tied to transmission failures and unstable weather, with experts warning shortages are worsening.

Gaza Housing Safety Crisis: A new Gaza building collapse at the “Al-Saada Building” site killed at least 21 people and forced evacuations after cracks appeared while more than 100 displaced people were sheltering there, with civil defense and aid groups responding amid ongoing damage and restricted rebuilding. UNGA Diplomacy & Palestine: Ahead of the 81st UN General Assembly, UN chief António Guterres urged de-escalation and unrestricted humanitarian aid in Gaza, backed a two-state solution, and warned against “creeping annexation” in the West Bank. West Bank/UN Access Blocked: The US barred Palestinian Authority officials, including President Mahmoud Abbas, from attending the UNGA again, drawing condemnation from Palestinian officials as undermining confidence and peace efforts. Gaza Children With Disabilities: In central Gaza, children with Down syndrome are struggling to rebuild lost skills after war destroyed education and care institutions, leaving families with severe resource shortages. Environmental Spill Tech: Israeli researchers highlighted an aerogel material that can capture and break down oil spills, pointing to new tools for coastal pollution response. Palestine Solidarity Under Pressure: In Mumbai, police allegedly raided a pro-Palestine activist’s home after a kite event for Palestinian children, detaining campaigners and searching without clear notice.