AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAl-Aqsa Tensions: Qatar condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and settlers storming Al-Aqsa Mosque, calling it a violation of international law and warning it could fuel more violence. Yemen-Iran-Saudi Escalation: The U.S. warned fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could “escalate rapidly” after a missile attack hit Riyadh; Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya warned the U.S. is preparing new strikes, while a Houthi official told AP they won’t target U.S. vessels in the Red Sea except Saudi targets. Regional Defense Diplomacy: Turkey’s Erdogan-backed foreign minister said Ankara is ready to meet Saudi military needs under the Mecca Agreement as attacks intensify. Iraq Politics & Security: Shiite forces discussed a “Sovereignty Law” on weapons handover, a PMF drone unit, and managing Turkish forces; Muqtada al-Sadr urged the U.S. to stick to the Sept. 30 withdrawal deadline. Energy & Prices: French diesel hit a record €2.41 amid Middle East supply disruptions; Saudi non-oil activity lifted its operating revenues index, while fuel price hikes also hit Iraq and Bangladesh. Israel Domestic & Holy Sites: Netanyahu toured tunnels beneath the Western Wall before Yom Kippur; settlers entered Al-Aqsa under police protection, and Herzog pardoned Elor Azaria.
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