AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLebanon Front: Defense Minister Israel Katz rejected Trump’s claim of an Israeli pullback, saying troops will stay in southern security zones until Hezbollah is fully disarmed. Iran Escalation: The US launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as Iran retaliated against US-linked targets in Kuwait and Bahrain; Israel’s security establishment is reportedly on high alert and updating plans for possible spillover. Gaza Under “Ceasefire”: Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least nine Palestinians, including children, with aid groups warning restrictions still block relief. Human Rights Pressure: Amnesty urged investigations into alleged Israeli war crimes in Lebanon, while Israel Medical Association figures and international petitioners renewed calls to release detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya. West Bank Facts on the Ground: Peace Now says settlers now control nearly a fifth of the occupied West Bank, citing rapid annexation moves since 2023. Domestic/Legal & Identity: A renewed debate flared over Israel’s ban on civil marriage, with critics linking it to religious control and social segregation. Diplomacy Watch: Israel and Lebanon are set to resume indirect talks in Rome next week.
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