AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS-Iran War Talks: Iran pushed back on Trump’s claim that a deal could be signed “within days,” saying no final conclusion has been reached even as parts of a text are under review. Maritime Security: Iran condemned US “maritime piracy” after strikes off Oman killed three Indian sailors, while India demanded Washington halt attacks on shipping. West Bank Rights: Amnesty says Israel is carrying out a deliberate ethnic cleansing campaign in the West Bank, pointing to state-backed settler violence and record levels of attacks. Diplomacy & Civil Society: Israeli and Palestinian civil society groups met in France to urge governments not to abandon a two-state path, calling for a ceasefire, settlement halt, and stronger support for civil society. Regional Energy & Trade: ADB announced a $4bn package to help crisis-hit Middle East states absorb fallout, while Egypt extended customs facilitation for transit shipments for six months to keep trade moving. EU Arms Policy: Slovenia’s new government lifted its ban on arms sales to Israel, reversing the prior policy. Energy Cooperation: Cyprus said gas from Cypriot fields could start flowing to Egypt in 2028, with LNG processing and exports planned via Egyptian infrastructure. Press Freedom: Israel deported a French journalist after entry was refused, with her employer citing criticism of Israeli policies in Gaza and the West Bank.
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