AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWest Bank Siege in Qusra: For nearly a week, Israeli settlers have besieged Palestinian families in Qusra, with residents trapped inside homes as access to food, water, and electricity is restricted; activists say soldiers blocked aid deliveries, while Israel’s military says it removed a settler tent and deployed troops—yet the standoff continues. U.S. and UN Pressure: The situation has drawn sharp international rebukes, including U.S. criticism and UN condemnation of the siege and settler violence. Settler Violence Elsewhere: Separate reports describe Palestinians injured in West Bank attacks by Israeli forces and settlers, including shootings near Bethlehem and Hebron. Lebanon Escalation: U.S. officials say attacks in southern Lebanon will continue until Hezbollah disarms, as Lebanon’s PM pushes for a clear withdrawal timetable and Hezbollah rejects the framework deal. Crypto in Israeli Banking: Bank Leumi will offer trading in bitcoin, ether, and solana via Galaxy Digital starting early 2027. Economy Watch: Israel’s CPI rose 0.3% in July, with rents and transportation among the drivers; annual inflation is 1.5%. Weather: Unusual August rain is forecast Saturday, with flash-flood risk in parts of the Judean Desert and Dead Sea area. Local Life: DocuText returns to Jerusalem Aug. 16–20 with documentaries focused on uncertainty, Jewish identity, and October 7 archives.
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