AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWest Bank Sanctions Escalate: France joined Britain, Canada, Australia, Norway and New Zealand with fresh coordinated sanctions targeting Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich, settler leaders and 21 violent settlers, as France says settlement expansion and violence are undermining the two-state path. Diplomatic Pressure on Israel: A UN inquiry says Israeli authorities and security forces are directly involved in settler attacks, while Israel rejects the claims as “rogue incidents.” Justice System Under Fire: France is facing mounting political pressure after the Lyhanna case, with protests over alleged failures to prosecute child abuse and a mother suing the state for gross negligence. Cybersecurity Watch: France’s state messaging service Tchap was breached after an account hijacking, prompting reminders that public chatrooms aren’t encrypted. Defense Industry Shake-up: France and Germany move away from their joint FCAS fighter-jet plan amid industrial disputes. Middle East Talks: Macron reaffirmed support for Lebanon after a call with President Joseph Aoun, as Iran and Israel-related diplomacy remains in flux.
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