AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoElection Watch: Israel’s Oct. 27 vote is shaping up as a tight contest, with polls showing Netanyahu and opposition blocs close and many voters favoring a unity government if no side wins a majority. Arab-led parties could hold the balance, while officials warn of threats to election security. West Bank: Masked settlers attacked Palestinian olive harvesters near Ramallah, injuring at least 19 people and severely beating Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine. The European Council separately warned companies of legal and reputational risks if they bid on Israel’s E1 settlement project, which it says could undermine a future Palestinian state. Gaza: Israeli strikes and fire killed at least five Palestinians and wounded others, according to Palestinian sources, despite the ceasefire. Regional Tensions: Trump says Saudi Arabia should accept Israeli help against the Houthis and signals renewed interest in normalization. Iran, meanwhile, says it supports a political process to resolve the Saudi-Houthi conflict. Syria: Israeli forces continued incursions in the south, as Quneitra’s governor urged the UN to document alleged violations of the 1974 disengagement agreement.
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