AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWest Bank Violence: A seven-month-old Palestinian baby, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, was killed and his parents wounded after Israeli forces fired at their vehicle near Hebron, according to the Palestinian health ministry; Israel said soldiers fired single shots after perceiving a vehicle accelerating toward them. EU Sanctions/Travel: Ireland imposed entry bans on far-right Israeli ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, citing their role in Gaza unrest and comments about Palestinians. Security & Institutions: Netanyahu’s opponents warn he’s politicizing state bodies after a week of loyalist appointments, including Roman Gofman as Mossad chief and Michael Rabello as state comptroller. Defense Tech: Esh-Tech unveiled a low-power laser counter-drone system, aiming to neutralize threats in seconds. Israel Economy Outlook: The OECD forecasts Israel growth of 3.3% in 2026 and 5.6% in 2027, with war costs widening the deficit. Tech/Markets: Wall Street slid sharply after a strong US jobs report rattled chip and tech stocks. Privacy & AI Startup: Former Tinder privacy executive Ron De Jesus joined Tel Aviv-Boston startup Mine to lead trust, privacy strategy, and AI governance.
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