AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSouthern Lebanon Escalation: Israel kept up airstrikes and shelling across Bint Jbeil and Nabatieh, including attacks on Haris and Mansouri, while reporting strikes on alleged Hezbollah drone operators; Lebanon also says an army vehicle blast killed a soldier, with Israel blaming Hezbollah. Pilot Zones & Army Role: U.S.-brokered talks continue over “pilot zones,” with reports that Lebanon’s army is set to deploy there as Israel weighs timing and oversight conditions; the next Rome talks are framed as technical. Aoun in Washington: President Joseph Aoun arrived for meetings with Trump and Rubio, pitching a plan to pressure Israel’s withdrawal and push Hezbollah disarmament as Hezbollah rejects direct talks. Hezbollah Tunnels: IDF units described dismantling Hezbollah’s tunnel network, including claims about Iranian-built infrastructure. Regional Spillover: The U.S. issued worldwide travel warnings as the Iran conflict widens, including reports of U.S. strikes and a claimed MQ-9 interception near Ahvaz. Energy Watch: Cyprus and Lebanon move toward a power-grid link, with a World Bank feasibility study requested. Local Economy: Despite the downturn, Lebanese small businesses are leaning on TikTok to survive and sell.
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