AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLebanon’s Central Bank Shake-up: Former central bank governor Riad Salameh was arrested after failing to appear for questioning, with accusations tied to Banque du Liban transactions and securities involving companies linked to Bank Audi. Regional Security & State Authority: President Joseph Aoun said the Lebanese army is the “only guarantor” of unity and sovereignty as the UN praised the army’s trust-building role while Lebanon faces the heavy task of disarming Hezbollah and extending state control. Gaza Ceasefire Oversight: A new “Board of Peace” is set to oversee Gaza’s disarmament and transition plan after Hamas agreed to disarm, with reconstruction costs estimated at $70bn and major implementation hurdles ahead. US-Iran Escalation Watch: Trump signaled more strikes on Iran and pushed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran warned of retaliation targeting US and Israeli energy infrastructure. Local Business & Jobs: A Lebanon-area childcare model is expanding to help parents keep working, while Lebanon’s President Aoun also reiterated the army’s role in stability—key for business confidence.
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