AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWest Bank Settlement Row: France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, the UK and others condemned Israel’s E1 settlement tender for 1,200+ homes, warning it breaches territorial contiguity and could bring legal and reputational consequences for participants. Diplomatic Pressure: Egypt rejected the entrenchment of the status quo, while leaders said the plan worsens instability and undermines a two-state path. On the Ground: Israeli settlers returned to Kadim in the occupied West Bank with “pioneer families,” as officials hailed a new push after the 2005 evacuation. ICC Under Fire: The Netherlands reiterated support for the International Criminal Court after US sanctions hit ICC president Tomoko Akane and senior prosecutor Abdoulaye Seye. EU–China Trade Clash: China says the EU’s JD.com probe under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation is unlawful extraterritorial jurisdiction and bars cooperation. Markets & Policy Watch: Spain’s Ibex 35 edged back toward 19,900 as banks led gains; in Europe, cash use rose despite digital payments amid wildfire-driven demand. Trade Deal Progress: Indonesia targets signing the EU-Indonesia IEU-CEPA by October 2026.
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