AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGaza Ceasefire Under Strain: Palestinian officials and MSF-linked reporting say Israel’s attacks and restrictions on humanitarian access are continuing despite the ceasefire, with shortages and damaged infrastructure deepening the crisis. Hormuz Shipping Shock: As US-Iran diplomacy swings, Iran and Oman are reportedly finalizing a temporary Strait of Hormuz route, while a cargo ship was hit near Oman—keeping global energy and shipping risk front and center. Israel Security vs Hamas Disarmament: Israel tells the White House it has “serious security concerns” about the proposed Hamas disarmament deal and says it won’t withdraw before disarmament is complete. Tech & Cyber Finance: Visa plans to buy Israeli fraud-fighting cybersecurity firm BioCatch for $2.4bn, aiming to stop AI-driven scams before payment; Jump Capital also closed Fund VIII with $350m for enterprise AI and cybersecurity. Defense-Tech Talent Pipeline: Israel’s Atidim Directorate is expanding a haredi-focused engineering track feeding recruits into IDF technological units. Healthcare Innovation: Rabin Medical Center surgeons implanted Israel’s first fully personalized 3D-printed chest wall for a rare sternum cancer case. Maritime Industry Watch: A Hong Kong shipowners group estimates dozens of ships and about 1,400–1,600 seafarers remain stuck near Hormuz amid the conflict. Business Results: Enlight Renewable Energy posted strong Q2 growth, while AudioCodes reported its Q2 financials and dividend.
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