AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLebanon Economy: The World Bank warns Lebanon’s GDP will shrink 6.4% in 2026 as renewed fighting since March 2026 crushes tourism, disrupts supply chains, and worsens displacement and damage to water infrastructure. Southern Lebanon Under Fire: Israeli airstrikes and artillery hit areas around the Ali al-Taher heights and towns in the south, with drones reported over Beirut’s southern suburbs, as attacks continue despite ceasefire claims. Hezbollah-US Talks: Hezbollah’s Mahmoud Qmati says the group is open to talks with the US “with all options” being studied, while insisting Ali al-Taher remains a key issue and denying Iranian fighters inside its ranks. Identity Crime Network: A major report alleges forged “shadow passports” and proxy networks tied to Hezbollah and the IRGC have helped people move across borders, raising new questions about oversight. Drug Case in Akkar: Social media influencer Georges Dib, “Doctor Food,” was arrested in Akkar after a life sentence in absentia for drug trafficking; he faces further proceedings and a new trial. Regional Pressure: Iran says defence production has doubled amid tensions, while Haaretz criticizes Netanyahu’s Syria strikes as risking escalation with Türkiye.
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