AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoIsrael–Hezbollah Front: Hezbollah rejected a new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, demanding full Israeli withdrawal as strikes continued and UNIFIL reported a peacekeeper death, while Israel warned residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate ahead of attacks. US–Iran Diplomacy: Türkiye’s FM Hakan Fidan said Ankara welcomes progress in US-Iran talks via Pakistan mediation, but urged both sides to stop violating ceasefire terms and stressed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Energy Shock: Oil prices swung with de-escalation hopes and Hormuz risk; Reuters and market reports pointed to continued volatility, while WFP warned the Middle East crisis is pushing millions toward hunger as fuel and transport costs rise and aid funding falls. War Tech & Information: A Reuters investigation said Starlink/Starshield helped power US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and another report highlighted Israel’s digital propaganda “hasbara” as a manufactured-truth strategy. Global Politics: A Pew survey found Israel’s global image has deteriorated sharply, with 67% holding unfavorable views across 36 countries. Business & Trade: Italy is sending 34 jewelry firms to Sharjah as UAE imports hit €1.3bn, underscoring Gulf demand despite the conflict-driven energy squeeze.
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