AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLebanon Under Fire: Israel carried out more than 120 air strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon, killing at least 31 people and wounding 40, as Netanyahu vowed to deepen operations against Hezbollah—further straining a ceasefire meant to calm fighting since mid-April. Ceasefire Friction Widens: Iran says the US violated a separate truce with strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, while the US calls its actions defensive against missile sites and mine-laying boats—raising fresh doubts about any war-ending deal. Oil Watch: Crude prices pulled back after the latest flare-up, with traders weighing whether progress on US-Iran talks can survive renewed attacks and keep the Strait of Hormuz reopening on track. UN Pressure: UN chief António Guterres warned the UN Charter is under “profound strain” as law is ignored, arms races accelerate, and conflicts multiply. Aid for Children: The LEGO Foundation and the International Rescue Committee pledged $97 million to expand play-based education for 5 million children across conflict zones, including Lebanon. Peacekeepers Return: Around 160 Irish UN peacekeepers returned home from Lebanon, welcomed with cheers in Dublin.
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