AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIran-U.S. Escalation: Trump told Iran to “get moving, FAST” or “there won’t be anything left of them,” after reports of a Trump-Netanyahu call on restarting the Iran war, as Israel keeps striking Lebanon and Iran says it “cannot trust the Americans.” Israel Economy: Israel’s GDP shrank at a 3.3% annualized rate in Q1 2026, with consumer spending down 4.7% and exports down 3.7%, while officials and economists expect a rebound if the Iran ceasefire holds. Energy & Inflation Pressure: G7 finance ministers meet in Paris with Middle East shocks and inflation in focus, as oil stays above $100 and fears grow that shortages could spread beyond fuel. UNRWA Fallout: Israel’s cabinet approved building an IDF defence compound on the ruins of a demolished UNRWA site in East Jerusalem, adding a museum and recruitment office—another flashpoint for international law and aid operations. Palestinian Politics: Yasser Abbas won a seat on Fatah’s central committee, fueling succession chatter as Abbas’ leadership fight intensifies.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.