AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Settlement Trade Showdown: EU foreign ministers weigh options to partially or fully ban trade with Israeli settlements, but unanimity requirements and “delay tactics” accusations keep the outcome uncertain. Gaza Industry Hit: Despite a ceasefire, Israeli strikes reportedly killed at least six Palestinians in Gaza, including a 9-year-old, and targeted a Hamas weapons production site—raising pressure on local production and supply chains. West Bank Land & Infrastructure: Reports say Israeli forces and bulldozers continue razing agricultural land in the Jenin area, while settlement expansion and road-related plans threaten Palestinian neighborhoods and livelihoods. Halal Trade Link-Up: Indonesia’s inaugural D-8 Halal Expo closed with over $13.4m in deal commitments, with Palestine among exhibitors—an industry boost for halal sourcing and manufacturing networks. Drone Skills for Development: The AfDB backs a Mozambique Drone Center to expand drone use in agriculture and disaster risk management, signaling growing tech-driven capacity in regional development. Energy & Ethics Debate: South Africa faces backlash over a proposed Navitas Petroleum stake in offshore exploration, with critics calling it hypocrisy amid its Gaza ICJ case.
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