AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDefense & Security: Israel quietly approved “Green Rafah” infrastructure work in eastern Rafah, clearing the way for vetted Gaza contractors to start earth, power, water and sewer projects—while mobile homes are still held back until after elections. Regional Energy Risk: Iran says it won’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the US meets Tehran’s conditions, including compensation for war damages—keeping a major global shipping bottleneck under pressure. Sanctions & Trade: The US Senate passed the Lindsey Graham sanctions bill targeting Russia and expanding restrictions on Iran, while Malaysia’s border agency seized an Israel-bound container at Port of Tanjung Pelepas under export-prohibition rules. Settlements & Land: A tender for 627 new units in Kochav Yaakov adds to West Bank settlement expansion concerns, as raids and settler attacks continue across multiple West Bank areas. Business & Markets: Israel’s Arrow air-defense system is again in the spotlight after a recent test, and Cyprus hailed progress on the Great Seas Interconnector linking Europe’s grid with Cyprus and Israel—though costs and consumer impact remain a live issue. Corporate/Finance: Jerusalem Insurance completed its merger with Arabia Insurance Jordan, boosting paid-up capital and setting up a new growth phase.
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