AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUS-Israel Politics: New polling shows a sharp turn against Israel among Democrats, with about three-quarters opposing US aid—raising the risk that Israel’s biggest strategic pillar, steady American support, is weakening. Hard-Right Spotlight: Itamar Ben-Gvir keeps converting controversy into power, after a viral video mocking detained flotilla activists triggered bans and condemnation abroad while he faces only limited pushback at home. Rates & Housing Pressure: Bank of Israel is weighing a possible rate cut as inflation and war risks collide, while mortgage rates jumped to the highest level since Aug 2025 and Israeli rents keep climbing, with Tel Aviv still the priciest. Iran Deal Jitters: Trump says an Iran deal and Strait of Hormuz reopening are “largely negotiated,” but final details are still being discussed—keeping markets and supply chains on edge. West Bank Violence: Reports of renewed raids and settler attacks in the southern West Bank add to a tense, fast-escalating security backdrop.
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