AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMakkah Pact Security: Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia will hold the first Strategic Political and Defence Committee meeting under the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in Istanbul, with top foreign and defence officials set to review implementation of the trilateral security bloc. Iran Pressure Escalates: The US resumed strikes on Iran after observing preparations to mine the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington also moves to widen sanctions under “Operation Economic Outcast,” including a proposed rule targeting an Egyptian bank unit’s dollar access tied to Iranian-linked firms. Gaza Accountability Row: A dispute over Israel’s handling of Gaza rubble and missing bodies is growing, with claims that debris removal is being funded in ways that could hinder families’ ability to verify deaths and locate relatives. Palestinian Rights at UNRWA: Israel renewed raids on UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem, renewing criticism over access and operations for Palestinian refugees. Regional Diplomacy & Culture: China and Egypt marked 70 years of ties with renewed focus on people-to-people exchanges, while the Arab Book Award reported 835 nominations across its 2026 edition. Egypt Morality Crackdown: Egyptian authorities arrested a content creator accused of posting “indecent” dancing videos online, citing public morality rules.
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