AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUCT Funding Shock: South Africa’s University of Cape Town says it lost about ZAR250m (US$15m) after its council adopted Gaza-related resolutions, including a ban on academics working with Israeli military-linked research groups—sparking a court challenge over whether donors and students were properly considered. Gaza Ceasefire Strain: New Israeli strikes in Gaza reportedly killed three Palestinians, including a municipal worker hit near a waste site in Bureij, as ceasefire violations continue. West Bank Tensions & Settlements: Reports point to rising settler violence and a push for new settlement funding and housing units, while a separate incident in Geva Binyamin saw a Palestinian shot after an alleged threat to a farmer. Digital Interference Fallout: France’s disinformation watchdog Viginum links Israeli firm BlackCore to influence operations across Europe and beyond, including campaigns tied to pro-Palestine messaging. Trade & Investment Talks: Egypt’s PM met Uzbekistan’s FM in Cairo to expand trade, investment, and a possible preferential free trade deal, with ideas for chambers of commerce and joint projects. Humanitarian Logistics: UNHCR warns Middle East conflict disruptions are delaying aid shipments via higher costs, insurance premiums, and route changes.
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