AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoHaredi Draft Politics: Shas and United Torah Judaism leaders visited haredi draft evaders in Neve Tzedek Military Prison, backing their release and pushing controversial legislation that could formalize Torah study as a Basic Law. Middle East Escalation: Iran launched multiple missile waves at Israel after Beirut strikes, with sirens across northern and central areas; Israel also hit Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s Dahiyeh as Iran warned of retaliation, throwing Lebanon ceasefire talks into doubt. Central Israel Violence: A shooting spree across central towns near the West Bank border killed one and wounded five; police arrested a suspected helper and said the main attacker was neutralized. Legal & Human Rights: Adalah Legal Center demanded a criminal probe into allegations of rape and abuse of a German journalist held at Givon Prison after the Global Sumud Flotilla. Diaspora Culture & Community: Tens of thousands joined Toronto’s Walk With Israel amid tight security and multiple arrests, as organizers framed the event as solidarity against rising antisemitism. Culture Corner: Ronen Siman-Tov prepares a Jerusalem exhibition turning the city’s wounds into art, blending landscape, myth, politics, and memory.
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