AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPilot Zones Diplomacy: Lebanon says it will only join the next Rome talks once Israel completes withdrawal from southern “pilot zones,” with the Lebanese Army redeploying and reconstruction starting; U.S.-brokered plans are also tied to an oversight mechanism, while Israel reports “no timelines” and links any pullout to clear criteria. Southern Lebanon Escalation: UNIFIL warns escalation is worsening in the south, with hundreds of thousands displaced and hundreds of projectiles fired in recent days, as Israeli demolitions and house burnings continue despite the framework deal. Israel’s Security Zone Stance: Israel’s ambassador says troops will remain in the security zone unless Hezbollah dismantles its presence, while negotiations continue in Rome. Regional Shockwaves: The U.S. and Iran traded missile and drone strikes over the weekend, with Iran saying it hit U.S. facilities across the Gulf and kept the Strait of Hormuz closed—driving oil prices higher and raising fears for Lebanon. Qatar Condolences: Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam met Qatar’s Amir Tamim in Doha to offer condolences after the death of Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani.
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