AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWest Bank Settlement Expansion: A new PLO-linked report says Israeli authorities are using military infrastructure and seizure orders to redraw the West Bank map—opening roads, linking outposts, and legitimizing settlement growth, including after dismantling Palestinian communities in areas like the Jordan Valley and Masafer Yatta. Iran War Fallout on Markets: Global stocks slid and oil jumped as the IMF warned the world is drifting toward a worse growth-and-inflation scenario if the Iran conflict drags on; bond yields rose, pressuring equities and the euro. Hormuz Pressure Points: Iraq says exports through Hormuz fell to about 10 million barrels in April as tanker insurance and transit disruptions bite; Iran says it will unveil a mechanism to manage Hormuz traffic and collect fees. Regional Diplomacy vs Escalation: Trump says Xi agreed Hormuz should reopen, but China won’t confirm; Iran’s FM says “lack of trust” is blocking talks. Syria Leadership Shift: Syria appointed Safwat Raslan as central bank governor, signaling a push to reconnect with global finance after years of isolation.
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