AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLebanon-Iraq Energy Talks: Lebanese officials met an Iraqi delegation in Beirut to revive the Kirkuk-Tripoli oil pipeline, with Lebanon preparing to act as an initial storage and re-export hub for Iraqi crude and refined products, including upgrades at border crossings, roads, and storage safety standards. Israel-Lebanon Framework Tensions: U.S. officials pushed back on Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz’s remarks suggesting Israel could stay long-term in southern Lebanon, saying a permanent presence is inconsistent with the Lebanon-Israel framework and calling for conditions-based redeployment tied to Hezbollah disarmament. Southern Lebanon Strikes & Diplomacy: Lebanon’s PM Najib Mikati? (as reported) and other officials condemned “systematic” Israeli destruction in the south as a violation of international law, while U.S. and Lebanese leaders continue talks aimed at implementing the framework. Culture & Boycotts: Pro-Palestinian campaigners in Lebanon and Jordan urged a boycott of “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” over producer Avi Arad’s support for Israel. Health: Schools in Lebanon are also pushing measles immunizations as cases rise.
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