AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Israel Aid Fight: The US House rejected a bid to cut $3.3B in annual military aid to Israel, exposing a deep Democratic split as public opinion shifts toward Palestinians. Israel Economy Watch: Moody’s cut its 2026 growth forecast for Israel to 3.7% and warned security risks are weighing on recovery and public finances. West Bank Settlements & Trade Pressure: EU and UK pressure is building for bans on trade with illegal Israeli settlements, while Malaysia condemned Israel’s $2.3B settlement expansion plan. Defense & Industry: Findings is pushing a Tel Aviv Stock Exchange merger after a $305M acquisition deal fell through, signaling continued churn in Israel’s cybersecurity M&A. Tech & AI Security: PlainID was named an emerging vendor in Gartner’s IAM for Agents segment, highlighting demand for runtime access control as AI agents move into enterprises. Middle East Energy Risk: US-Iran strikes around the Strait of Hormuz are again rattling shipping and oil flows, with India warning shipowners to avoid deploying Indian seafarers there. Regional Diplomacy: Cyprus and Lebanon agreed to study connecting electricity grids with World Bank support, aiming to boost regional energy security.
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