AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSouthern Front: Israeli airstrikes and artillery hit several areas in southern Lebanon on Saturday, including near Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Kfar Tibnit and Wadi al-Hujair; no casualties were reported from the latest strikes. A separate drone attack near Hermel injured six people on Thursday, including five Syrians. Security Plans: The EU is preparing a Lebanon support mission to advise and assist Lebanese security forces as UNIFIL’s withdrawal approaches. Foreign ministers are expected to consider the proposal on Monday; it would support, not replace, the UN force. Travel Links: President Joseph Aoun welcomed Washington’s decision to lift restrictions on direct air travel between the United States and Lebanon, saying it reflects confidence in aviation security and could boost connections. Economic Pressure: UNCTAD reported that Lebanon had the world’s second-largest diesel price increase from February to August, at 73.6%, as high energy costs add to the country’s cost-of-living strain.
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