AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoE1 Settlement Pressure: Israel’s E1 plan is drawing fresh international pushback as the Philippines warned it could undermine a viable future Palestinian state, citing UN concerns over West Bank contiguity and rising settler violence. West Bank Rights Clash: B’Tselem’s new “Elimination Project” report alleges Israel is systematically dismantling Palestinian life; Israel and the IDF reject the core claims as baseless. UK Charity Crackdown: Britain’s charities and Palestine groups condemned an Israeli Ministry letter urging entry bans on UK-funded NGOs, after the UK moved against settlement goods. Energy & Inflation Watch: U.S. diesel hit a record $6.29 a gallon amid Middle East disruption fears, reviving global inflation anxiety. Defense Deals & Politics: The U.S. notified Congress of a potential $24.3B F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia, while a senior House Democrat put a hold on a $2.8B heavy-bomb package to Israel. Diplomacy & Business: The U.S., Morocco and Israel agreed to upgrade embassies and restore direct flights, with investment and double-taxation talks on the agenda. Culture/Brand Fallout: Guitar Center faced backlash after Macklemore was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour; the retailer said “not legitimate” entries were submitted to its contest.
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