AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU sanctions talk & settlement backlash: The EU Commission joined a widening coalition urging Israel to retract E1 West Bank construction tenders, calling the plan “unacceptable” and warning of legal and reputational fallout for bidders; Reuters also reports the EU is preparing a broader sanctions package. US position on annexation: A US State Department spokesperson said Washington does not support West Bank annexation, while Israel’s E1 housing tenders keep drawing condemnation. Global diplomatic pressure: Britain, France, Germany, Italy and others condemned E1; Canada warned companies off settlement-linked activity; Switzerland faces calls to tighten trade rules. Regional diplomacy: Egypt’s FM discussed Gaza and West Bank escalation with the Palestinian PM, warning E1 threatens contiguity and rejecting annexation. Settler violence & security strain: Israeli officials warn settler attacks are causing “serious” political damage and straining forces in the West Bank. Iran economic war: Trump says Iran is “not ready” for the “right deal” as the US escalates “economic D-Day,” while Iran vows “devastating” response. Markets: Bitcoin surged toward $80,000 on a weekly rally.
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