AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCeasefire Watch: A 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire has taken effect in Beirut at midnight, but Israel’s defense minister says troops will stay in “security zones” in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza “until further notice,” while UN officials report about 40% of over 1M displaced people have returned, with humanitarian access still a concern. Diplomacy & Syria: Syria’s foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani visited Beirut, met President Joseph Aoun and parliament speaker Nabih Berri, and said Hezbollah was not discussed with Berri; Aoun reiterated Lebanon’s non-interference and Syria’s assurances that its role won’t be like the past. Framework Dispute: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stressed the US-backed “framework” is a path to negotiations, not a treaty, as Lebanon’s leaders defend it amid internal opposition. Cost of War: Lebanon’s economy and trade minister said war damage could exceed $8B, with major losses to activity, tourism, and rising prices. Regional Security Talks: CENTCOM led a 12-nation security dialogue in Bahrain, including Lebanon and Syria, focused on defense cooperation and keeping shipping flowing through the Strait of Hormuz. Local Life: Lebanon’s Fourth of July Carnival runs through Sunday, and Camp Invention is set for Glasscock Elementary.
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