AGP Executive Report

Gaza Strike Toll: Gaza civil defence and Al-Shifa Hospital report an overnight Israeli airstrike on a Gaza City apartment in the Rimal area killed five Palestinians, including four women, with rescue teams pulling bodies from rubble after missiles hit and a fire broke out. Aid Bottlenecks: The WHO warns Gaza’s health system remains “absolutely catastrophic,” saying medical supplies face “delay after delay” as Israel’s approval process keeps large shipments waiting about 74 days on average, with key equipment repeatedly rejected. Flydubai Cockpit Attack: UAE prosecutors say Flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami used a crash axe and tried to carry out a terrorist act by taking control of an Israel-bound flight; the injured captain, Smit Machchhar, is recovering well in Abu Dhabi after passengers and crew intervened and the plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Medical Oversight: A UK tribunal suspended a senior surgeon over “objectively antisemitic” social media posts, raising concerns about patient safety and professional conduct.

Aviation & Patient Safety: Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar, stabbed during an alleged cockpit attack on a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, told PM Narendra Modi he “could not let all those people die,” describing how he opened the cockpit door despite collapsing from injuries, enabling passengers and crew to stop the descent and land safely in Saudi Arabia; investigators continue to probe motive and whether it was terrorism. Public Health & Vaccines: Respiratory virus season is ramping up, with guidance highlighting flu, Covid-19, and RSV vaccine timing and who should consider getting protected now. Gaza Care Under Strain: Despite a ceasefire, Israeli strikes and gunfire in Gaza injured civilians, including an elderly woman and a child in Khan Younis, while reports also note ongoing disruptions to medical access and clearance for aid. West Bank Health & Livelihoods: Israeli raids on olive farms injured a Palestinian farmer and threatened the olive harvest, raising concerns about income loss during a critical season. Community Health & Dignity: A mass funeral in Gaza marked the recovery of remains of 105 people killed in 2023 airstrikes, underscoring the long-term trauma and health impacts of conflict.

Aviation & Security: Saudi Arabia says it has transferred the wounded flydubai captain’s alleged attacker and the injured captain, Smit Machchhar, to the UAE after medical clearance following the emergency landing in Tabuk; Israel’s Netanyahu said it’s too early to confirm whether Iran was involved, while the UAE ordered a specialized public-prosecutor probe into whether the incident was terrorism or involved prior planning. Onboard Care & Heroism: Reports highlight rapid first aid and cockpit intervention by passengers including an Israeli dentist who helped restrain the suspect, as Machchhar’s condition is described as stable and he received treatment in the region. Gaza Health Impact: Gaza’s health toll continues to climb amid ongoing strikes, with a reported rise to 74,040+ deaths since 2023 and new deaths and injuries even during ceasefire periods. War on Media & Accountability: The IDF says 170 people publicly labeled “journalists” in Gaza were linked to terrorist groups, intensifying scrutiny of wartime reporting and deaths. Healthcare Data & Politics: In the UK, NHS England faces pressure to end its £330m Palantir contract amid protests tying the firm to military-linked data use.

Aviation & Emergency Medicine: A flydubai Dubai–Tel Aviv flight (FZ1073) was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a cockpit stabbing and a steep, sudden altitude drop; passengers and crew rushed in after the injured captain, Smit Machchhar, opened the cockpit door, helping subdue the attacker and enabling a safe landing in Tabuk. Public Health & Care Access: Reports say passengers received medical care at Tabuk airport, while Machchhar is airlifted to Abu Dhabi for advanced treatment after substantial blood loss. Policy & Safety Oversight: The UAE ordered an investigation into possible terrorist links and motives; Israel says it will probe how the attacker got access and is considering tighter pilot security checks. Medical Heroism Recognition: Israeli President Isaac Herzog plans to recommend civilian heroism awards for passengers who entered the cockpit and for Dr. Shota Musayev, who treated Machchhar. Biopharma Watch: EMA validated PolyPid’s marketing authorization application for D-PLEX₁₀₀, moving it into formal review for prevention of post-surgery incisional infections. Regional Health Context: A UN report urges the US to provide healthcare and declassify archives over the Marshall Islands nuclear legacy, citing ongoing cancer and displacement impacts.

Aviation & Public Safety: A Flydubai Boeing 737 (FZ1073) bound for Tel Aviv was diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a cockpit stabbing and rapid altitude loss; Israeli officials say passengers and crew stormed the cockpit and stopped the attacker, with captain Smit Machchhar reported stable in hospital and 174 people safe. Healthcare & Ethics: UK pressure is mounting to end a £330m NHS contract with Palantir over concerns about sensitive health data handling and broader ties, with protests planned at hospitals and Palantir sites. Medical Imaging Policy: The International Contrast Ultrasound Society says state-law myths are blocking trained sonographers from using ultrasound contrast agents, and it has filed FDA petitions to expand CEUS uses and remove outdated “black box” warnings. Health Access Under Sanctions: Iran faces steep medicine price hikes and shortages tied to US blockade and sanctions, with patients reporting delays in cancer care and difficulty securing flu vaccines. Health & Conflict Context: Gaza continues to face severe strain on healthcare capacity amid ongoing strikes and restrictions, with winter preparations threatened by funding and access gaps.

Aviation & Safety: A Flydubai FZ1073 flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a reported cockpit fight in which one pilot was allegedly stabbed; Israeli officials say they’re investigating whether it was an attempted terror attack, while passengers described blood and chaos and reported that other pilots/passengers helped stabilize the aircraft. Gaza Health Under Strain: Gaza medics and health officials reported multiple strikes despite a fragile truce, including a vehicle attack in Gaza City (4 killed, 14 wounded) and other deaths/injuries across the Strip. Ceasefire Violations & Mortality: Gaza’s Health Ministry said direct targeting accounted for 70.1% of deaths in 2025, with heart disease next (7.7%), and highlighted rising mortality for children under five. Lebanon Child Deprivation: UNICEF warned that the Israel-Hezbollah conflict is deepening hunger and limiting access to healthcare for children, with many households unable to provide nutritious diets. Iran Medicines Pressure: AP reported soaring medicine prices in Iran, with some treatments more than tripling as sanctions and a blockade disrupt pharmaceutical supply chains. Diabetes Eye Risk: A study linked PDE5 inhibitor use in men with erectile dysfunction and type 2 diabetes to a lower rate of developing proliferative diabetic retinopathy over up to 7 years.

Gaza Ceasefire Breakdown: Israel’s Government Media Office says it has carried out 5,147 ceasefire violations since Oct. 10, 2025, killing 1,421 Palestinians and warning of an imminent humanitarian catastrophe as winter nears; it also claims only 35% of agreed aid trucks entered and cites low compliance on people leaving/entering. Humanitarian & Infrastructure: UN Satellite Centre/UNOSAT imagery described Gaza’s destruction expanding from buildings to entire residential blocks, with UN reporting that 82% of structures (over 201,000 buildings) were affected. Ceasefire Violence Continues: Medical sources report multiple strikes across Gaza, including drone attacks on displaced people and apartment hits, with deaths and child injuries reported amid ongoing truce violations. West Bank Settler Attacks: Reports describe settlers torching homes and vehicles and assaulting residents east of Yatta and in Jamala, with injuries and rare government rebukes noted. UK Campus Antisemitism: UK charity CST says university-related antisemitic incidents rose to 95 in 2025–26, prompting calls for zero-tolerance enforcement. Policy Pressure on Israel: UK Labour MPs and activists urged a full arms-export ban and tighter sanctions, citing Gaza and West Bank conditions. Healthcare/Research Watch: GenSight Biologics reported interim results and early-access revenue for its retinal gene therapy; separate items track FDA activity and clinical updates across Israeli-linked biotech and medtech.

Humanitarian Access in Gaza: A Gaza lawyer says scholarship plans are stalled because English tests are only available in parts of the West Bank after closures tied to the war, with passports reportedly held back in Ramallah. Ceasefire Strain in Gaza: Reports say Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza City and Deir al-Balah, with Gaza health sources citing a rising death toll despite a U.S.-backed truce. West Bank Health Access Under Pressure: The Red Cross warns violence, movement restrictions, and expanding settlements are making life “intolerable,” including blocking patients from reaching care. Jerusalem Clashes: Ultra-Orthodox rioters clashed with police in Jerusalem’s Old City; 11 suspects were arrested and a Border Police officer was treated for light injuries. Healthcare Tech & Pharma: Nasus Pharma enrolled and dosed the first patient in a Phase 1 trial of intranasal ondansetron for nausea; Waters discusses real-time analytics for bioprocess monitoring; and Nexalin appoints a commercialization advisor for its neuromodulation platform. AI Security for Health Data: Rig Security raised $12M to track AI agents operating under employee accounts—relevant for protecting sensitive systems.

Digital Health Security: Clalit and Check Point announced a partnership to secure healthcare data for about 5 million Israelis while embedding AI into everyday clinical workflows. Medical Evacuation: Jordan’s JAF evacuated 51 sick children (33rd group) from Gaza via the Jordanian Medical Corridor for treatment in Jordan, with WHO and the Health Ministry involved. Gaza Health Impact: Israeli strikes in Gaza City and Nuseirat killed at least two Palestinians and wounded others, as Gaza’s health system continues to face severe strain. Clinical Research/Drugs: AbbVie reported positive phase 3 results for atogepant in menstrual migraine prevention, showing fewer migraine days vs placebo. Healthcare Infrastructure: Jerusalem is building a new NIS 5 million medical helipad to speed emergency access. Policy & Access: A US EEOC lawsuit targets an Ohio Catholic health system over alleged firing and antisemitic treatment of a Jewish orthopedic surgeon.

Medical Access & Emergency Response: Hatzolah Air is launching a new NIS 5 million medical helipad and operations base at Herzog Medical Center in Jerusalem, aiming to speed medevac coverage for the city and wider regions, with cooperation from MDA and major hospitals. Cancer Care Tech: A new study reports AI can flag signs of esophageal cancer from routine chest CT scans, even when the scan wasn’t meant to look for tumors—raising the prospect of smarter use of existing imaging. Diabetes Innovation: Tandem’s automated insulin delivery system is now available in twelve international markets, expanding access to closed-loop insulin support. Metabolic Health: Hebrew University and Sheba researchers found that eating with a loved one can blunt blood sugar spikes and speed recovery after meals—suggesting social connection may have a measurable metabolic effect. Local Health & Wellness: Jerusalem’s new medical helipad and the “health literacy” push via community library programs highlight ongoing focus on practical care access and everyday health knowledge. Biotech Pipeline: Silexion Therapeutics reported positive preclinical translational findings for SIL204 in KRAS-driven cancers, supporting its clinical development path.

Gaza Health Crisis: Gaza’s Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll has topped 74,000, with thousands more wounded, as Israeli strikes and gunfire continue despite a ceasefire; reports also highlight ongoing difficulty reaching victims and recovering remains. West Bank Access & Care: The IDF imposed a weeklong closure during Sukkot, with the US Embassy warning that entry from the West Bank is limited to strict medical and humanitarian reasons—raising concerns for patients and referrals. Reconstruction vs Demilitarization: Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Orit Strock urged Netanyahu to reject a new Board of Peace Gaza recovery plan, arguing reconstruction and foreign deployment must wait until full demilitarization. Medical Workers Under Pressure: US lawmakers called for pressure to release detained Palestinian medical workers, underscoring the health-system strain. Israeli Officials’ Security: Israel’s ambassador to the US said his son remains in serious condition after a West Bank car-ramming attack. Public Health Policy: An opinion piece argues Israel should subsidize menstrual products through national health funds, citing high prices and lack of coverage.

West Bank access hit during Sukkot: Israel plans a weeklong closure of the West Bank, barring Palestinian workers from entering Israeli communities, while nursing institutions warn it could disrupt care for hundreds of caregivers and elderly patients. Gaza ceasefire violations continue: Medical sources report more deaths and injuries from Israeli drone and airstrikes across Gaza, with the Palestinian death toll cited above 74,000. MDA holiday outreach: Magen David Adom revived its “Mitzvah on Wheels” traveling sukkah on an ambulance, bringing holiday blessings to EMTs and paramedics in the field. Lebanon escalation: Reports say an Israeli Apache helicopter struck a commercial center in Nabatieh for the first time, alongside continued strikes and shelling in southern Lebanon. Public health in focus: UK cuts to UN food operations in Gaza by 78% raise the risk of worsening nutrition and health outcomes for civilians. Care and adaptation: A Jerusalem clinic story highlights how a Sukkot medical visit may have saved a life, while another piece addresses mental health support needs for children after aliyah. Disaster response abroad: Israeli hikers in Nepal’s Himalayas remain stranded after landslides and severe weather, with some needing medical evacuation.

Gaza Health Crisis: Gaza’s Health Ministry says Israeli strikes and shelling killed 7 people and wounded 38 in the past 48 hours, pushing the death toll to 74,016 and injuries to 175,068 since Oct. 7, 2023; it also warns many victims remain trapped because ambulances and rescue teams can’t reach them. Water & Public Health: A Gaza report warns desalination plants are nearing collapse due to shortages of oils, filters, spare parts and electricity equipment—raising fears of unsafe drinking water and higher health risks. Security for IDF Personnel: Walla reports the IDF’s Operations Directorate expanded and restructured its personal security mandate, citing rising threat levels and antisemitic incidents, including after Operation Roaring Lion. Israel-Related Medical Training Fallout: USC has halted cadaver sales for Israeli military training, ending a program that supplied bodies for Navy-linked training used by Israeli medics. Israel Sports & Ethics: Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu withdrew from Nations League fixtures against Israel, saying he opposes the killing of civilians; the team voted to proceed and players plan black armbands.

Gaza Health Under Pressure: Forty-one U.S. lawmakers urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pressure Israel to release detained Palestinian medical workers, saying the arrests lack due process and are worsening an already devastated healthcare system. UN Walkout Fallout: Iran’s foreign minister claimed “over 5,000” deaths from U.S. and Israeli attacks, while Israel’s UNGA address continued to trigger mass walkouts and protests, keeping Gaza and regional security at the center of global health-and-humanitarian concerns. Medical Access in Crisis: Reports highlighted worsening conditions for Gaza’s tent-dwelling families amid heat and water scarcity, with damaged water and wastewater systems driving public health risks. Israel-Linked War Risks: The Atlantic reported Israel received repeated warnings before Oct. 7, including an unusual visit by Egypt’s intelligence chief—an issue that could shape accountability debates affecting future medical and civilian protection. Cybersecurity for Health Data: Kiteworks issued a precautionary shutdown advisory after credible threat intelligence, recommending a temporary shutdown to protect systems used by healthcare and other sectors.

AI in care: OpenAI has integrated medical records into ChatGPT, letting authorized doctors search records and link patients to clinical trials, with some major hospitals monitoring before rolling out. Prenatal testing: Israeli startup Identifai Genetics plans an ASX debut, using AI to expand non-invasive prenatal screening to hundreds of genetic anomalies. Gaza aid & health access: UNRWA warns Gaza and the West Bank are worsening amid a 2026 cash shortfall, while reports highlight severe shelter, water, and medicine gaps. West Bank movement limits: Updated UN/OCHA-linked data says Israel’s barrier system has grown to 942 checkpoints, gates and barriers, with new additions in Jenin. On-the-ground health impacts: Gaza children have returned to school after a three-year shutdown, but many classrooms remain makeshift and unsafe. Security & medical risk: Two Israeli soldiers were killed after a drone crash/explosion in northern Gaza, prompting drone grounding pending investigation.

Gaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Israeli artillery and drone strikes reportedly wounded four Palestinians, including a girl, in central and southern Gaza, with residents living amid tents and damaged housing as aid and reconstruction remain stalled. IDF Drone Accident: Two Israeli soldiers were killed after an unexploded Israeli drone exploded as they approached it near a Gaza military position, underscoring ongoing safety risks amid operations. UNGA Health-Adjacent Fallout: Netanyahu delivered a defiant UN speech as delegates walked out over Gaza genocide allegations, while Abbas used a video address to warn of starvation, displacement, and settlement expansion harming Palestinian life. Mental Health Lens: A Jerusalem psychologist describes reserve-duty trauma and the “strangeness” felt after returning home, highlighting the psychological toll of repeated deployments. Israeli Medical Community Loss: Prominent kabbalist Rabbi David Shalom Batzri, head of Yeshivat Hashalom, died at 85 after collapsing and being hospitalized at Sheba Medical Center. Public Health & AI Alarm: A new wave of concern over AI’s dangers—spanning politics and tech—adds pressure for oversight, as AI is increasingly linked to real-world harm. Israel-Ukraine Tragedy: A 14-year-old Israeli boy was killed in a Russian drone strike in Kyiv; his mother was injured and hospitalized.