AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVisa & study access: Ireland refused 63% of Palestinian short-stay applications and pushed long-term refusal above 50%, a sharp jump from last year, while Israelis still travel visa-free—raising fresh alarms for Palestinian students and travelers. West Bank settler pressure: In Qusra, families face siege tactics as settlers and soldiers block homes, cut access, and return after removals—while Taybeh residents describe escalating attacks that disrupt work and daily life. Water & livelihoods: Settlers in the Jordan Valley cut off Palestinian spring water to divert it for a swimming pool, leaving fields barren and threatening food and income. Gaza youth resilience: In Deir el-Balah, art spaces at beachside cafes help teens process trauma through drawing, offering brief refuge amid ongoing war. Gaza health crisis: Reports say Gaza cancer patients are dying at more than double the pre-war rate as treatment access is blocked by Israeli curbs. Diplomacy for Gaza: Jared Kushner is set to travel to Israel and Egypt to push a Gaza roadmap after Netanyahu rejected a proposal, with talks tied to a demilitarised end state. Travel safety abroad: A French suspect accused of attacking an Israeli mother and daughter on Koh Phangan was reportedly released on bail, while the victims recover from surgery.
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