AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoDigital Assets & Banking: Bank Leumi is partnering with Galaxy Digital to launch Israel’s first bank-run crypto trading for retail customers in early 2027, offering BTC, ETH and SOL via Leumi Trade, after prior regulator delays. Regional Trade & Energy Risk: Iran says its economy is worsening as war cuts oil sales and damages factories, while US-Iran tensions around the Strait of Hormuz keep raising the stakes for global shipping and energy costs. West Bank Security & Settler Violence: A US rebuke and renewed international pressure follow the siege of Palestinian families in Qusra, alongside reports of settler attacks, raids and injuries to civilians and a Palestinian nurse left permanently paralyzed after gunfire. Lebanon Front: Hezbollah is accused of using civilians as shields after a drone attack wounded Israeli soldiers, with Israel striking Hezbollah headquarters in response. Israel-India Ties: Netanyahu and Herzog sent “boundless” greetings to India on its 80th Independence Day, underscoring deepening strategic and innovation links. Local Business/Community: A Holon water-park brawl led to detentions and a temporary restriction on weekend access, while Jerusalem’s Shabbat cafe protests highlight ongoing friction between commerce and religious norms.
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