AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAl-Aqsa Under Pressure: Arab and Muslim foreign ministers condemned Israeli storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem, where thousands of far-right settlers entered under heavy police protection for Tisha B’Av, with Palestinians reporting restricted access and detentions. West Bank Economy: A new report says Israel’s long-running economic squeeze on the West Bank—tax revenue withholding, banking limits, permit rescissions, and movement obstacles—has shrunk the economy and raised unemployment, increasing the risk of violence. West Bank Raid: Israeli forces killed two Palestinians in Beit Furik east of Nablus, sealed town entrances, and allegedly assaulted residents and set fires affecting farmland and infrastructure. Settlement Expansion: Israel approved a master plan for about 6,000 dunams of land near Bethlehem, including housing, tourism, and industrial zones, drawing renewed warnings that settlements undermine a two-state path. Heritage & Tourism: The Palestinian Authority is pushing for UNESCO World Heritage recognition for Sebastia, arguing the site’s protection is threatened by Israeli plans to seize control. Red Sea Travel Risk: Houthi actions targeting Bab al-Mandeb and Saudi shipping are again raising fears for regional travel and logistics as oil and shipping disruptions ripple outward.
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