AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWest Bank Security & Politics: Defense Minister Israel Katz moved to calm backlash over the West Bank command, saying Central Command chief Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth was not dismissed and is “performing well,” while touting a “settlement revolution” and claiming an 80% drop in terrorism after policy shifts. Gaza Ceasefire Friction: Trump’s “Board of Peace” says Israel’s withdrawal will start only after Hamas completes disarmament, as Israel objects to phased withdrawal language and strikes continue. Iran Pressure Strategy: Trump says new US-Iran talks are the “last chance” to avoid escalation, while analysts argue Iran’s leverage—especially around Hormuz—may be more effective than nuclear threats. US Economy, Energy & Politics: Reuters/Ipsos finds Democrats are seen as better stewards of the economy for the first time in nearly a decade; Trump also targets Exxon and Chevron profits, demanding lower retail fuel prices. Israel Tech & Cyber Deals: Visa agreed to buy Israeli fraud-fighter BioCatch for $2.4B, and Cisco backed Israeli cyber startup Zafran; XTEND and JFB announced a $1.5B all-stock merger to build an AI defense robotics platform. Legal/Finance: US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor refused to pause a $655.5M damages judgment tied to attacks on Americans, keeping pressure on Palestinian authorities’ finances.
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