AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoElection Eve: Israelis vote Tuesday in a close contest widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership and the failures of October 7. Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot is his main challenger, while neither camp appears assured of a Knesset majority. West Bank: Israel says it will close crossings for election day as its Hebron operation continues. Officials say about 2,000 Palestinians have been displaced since Friday’s deadly shooting; the military reports raids at hundreds of locations and dozens of arrests. Regional Tensions: Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon after US-mediated talks, while reports of a clash between Netanyahu and the IDF chief over a possible Iran-related operation have raised concerns about escalation. Netanyahu denies a rift. Gaza: An Israeli strike on Gaza City’s Islamic University killed three people, according to reports, with other attacks also reported. Economy: The Bank of Israel rebuked Netanyahu’s suggestion that cryptocurrency could help Israel withstand sanctions, saying it cannot bypass them.
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