AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLebanon-Israel Escalation: France’s foreign minister said “nothing can justify” Israel’s deep occupation in Lebanon after troops seized Beaufort and clashes continued despite a Trump-brokered partial halt. UN Diplomacy: UN Security Council members criticized Israeli strikes on Lebanon, with China and Russia pressing for cease-fire and troop withdrawal while the US focused blame on Hezbollah. US-Iran Talks Under Strain: Iran suspended US negotiations over Beirut bombings, warning any deal must include a Lebanon ceasefire; Trump meanwhile claimed talks are moving “at rapid pace” and a Hormuz reopening could come “over the next week.” Beirut Suburbs: Israel ordered strikes on Dahiyeh, citing Hezbollah ceasefire violations, as civilians fled and Hezbollah reported continued rocket and drone attacks. Gaza Pressure: UN rights officials warned Gaza’s humanitarian collapse and displacement as Israel expands control, while Netanyahu ordered moving toward 70% control. Energy and Markets: Strait of Hormuz risks kept oil and gold volatile, with gold edging up amid conflicting signals on diplomacy.
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