AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSouthern Lebanon Escalation: Israeli airstrikes hit Ansar and Deir al-Zahrani, killing at least 11 people and injuring 19, as Lebanon’s leaders condemned the attacks and Israel said it was responding to Hezbollah drone fire that wounded three Israeli soldiers. Hezbollah Commanders Targeted: Israel claimed it killed senior Hezbollah figures, including Abu Hassan Alaa of the Badr Unit, and said strikes were aimed at commanders tied to explosive-drone attacks. Ceasefire Tensions: The violence comes despite a June truce framework and renewed talk of negotiations, with Lebanon warning the escalation undermines stability. Regional Pressure on Iran-Hormuz: Iran rejected Trump’s claim about declaring the Strait of Hormuz US territory, insisting it will remain Iranian, while shipping risks continue. US Stance on Hezbollah: The US reiterated Hezbollah must be disarmed as a condition for Lebanon’s security and economic recovery. Lebanon-Iraq Energy Talks: In Beirut, PM Nawaf Salam chaired talks to revive the Kirkuk-Tripoli oil pipeline, positioning Lebanon as a storage and re-export hub for Iraqi crude.
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