AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDefense-Tech Hiring Boom: A GotFriends survey for Globes says Israel’s defense-tech startups are bucking the broader tech layoff trend, with new jobs up 20% in 2026 and wages rising ~8% as firms race to hire AI, cybersecurity, software and hardware talent. Iran Escalation & Markets: Multiple reports say Trump is weighing major strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, with Israel on high alert and US embassies urging Americans to consider leaving amid “unforeseen escalation,” while analysts warn missile-defense and naval resources may be stretched. Gaza “Board of Peace” Test: Trump’s “Board of Peace” framework for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal faces pushback and confusion, as Hamas and Islamic Jihad stress withdrawal first and UN agencies warn civilian tolls keep climbing. Regional Shipping Security: Saudi Arabia is forming a Red Sea security bloc with African partners to protect trade routes, as attacks keep forcing reroutes and raising costs. West Bank Pressure: UN and rights groups warn settler violence and raids are worsening, while UK officials signal potential tougher measures on West Bank settlements. Local Economy & Tourism: Eilat is pitching itself as a global sports training destination via an international sports complex.
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