AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAl-Aqsa Flashpoint: Qatar condemned Israeli National Security Minister storming of Al-Aqsa, warning it violates international law and could spark more violence. Jerusalem Tensions: Saudi Arabia also condemned an Israeli minister’s Al-Aqsa “provocative” flag-raising under police protection, as Israeli nationalists marched again through the Old City amid chants. Hormuz Pressure on Energy: Oil jumped after an Indian vessel was sunk and another seized near the UAE, while markets stayed jittery over ship attacks and a ceasefire that’s still stuck. UAE Bypass Push: Abu Dhabi will accelerate a West-East pipeline to double export capacity through Fujairah by 2027, aiming to reduce reliance on Hormuz. Diplomacy vs Escalation: Russia blamed US-Israel “unprovoked aggression” for the crisis and signalled a bigger strategic push with India at BRICS, while Modi told the UAE India is ready to support peace as Iran-Israel tensions ripple globally. Markets Watch: Gold slipped and silver fell as oil stayed elevated; stocks got a lift after Trump-Xi talks.
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