AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDefense & Tech: Israel’s MoD backs a new regional security architecture against Iran, pitching a chain from India through the Gulf to Greece and Cyprus, while the IDF signs a $7M deal for AI-powered radar to counter Hezbollah drones and tests upgraded Iron Dome/laser integration. Energy & Shipping: With US-Iran talks and Hormuz traffic slowly normalizing, Iran warns tankers to use approved routes or face force; oil edges around $71 as freight risk premiums ease, and Japan’s Eneos says it secured alternative crude supplies through September. Cyber & Security Industry: Google and the FBI dismantle the NetNut residential proxy network tied to Israeli firm Alarum, and a Greek MEP says his phone was hacked with Pegasus during an EU spyware probe. Israeli-Palestinian Policy: Israel’s security cabinet approves 13 new illegal settlements in the West Bank; reports also warn of plans to herd Gaza civilians into fenced “humanitarian zones” guarded by a multinational force. Israel Economy & Labor: A study finds strong shekel pressure on Israeli tech wages, and older Israelis keep working due to inadequate retirement savings. Israel-Linked Global Trade: A €3 EU parcel fee hits Greece’s low-value imports from China, reshaping courier demand.
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