AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS–Syria Diplomacy: President Ahmed al-Sharaa spoke with Donald Trump by phone about lifting remaining US sanctions to unlock Syria’s recovery and reconstruction, with both sides stressing stability and diplomacy. Regional Energy: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Turkish-Azerbaijani gas supplies to Syria will bolster development and regional security. Israel–Lebanon Spillover: Israel captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon and ordered deeper strikes after Hezbollah rocket attacks, drawing calls for emergency UN action and renewed criticism over escalation. Southern Syria Security: Israeli forces set up temporary checkpoints in southern Syrian towns and launched new incursions in the south. Euphrates Flooding: Floodwaters and damage in eastern Syria displaced families and triggered emergency relief as officials reported shifting river levels. Justice Abroad: Two former Assad-era figures went on trial in Austria over alleged torture of Raqqa detainees. Counterterror Court Case: An Australian court heard allegations against an ISIS-linked woman who now says she renounces violent jihad. US Envoy Update: Tom Barrack’s Syria envoy role ended as Washington said he would keep a leading part in Syria and Iraq diplomacy.
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