AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCross-border tensions & daily life: Israeli forces raided the village of Al-Khan al-Gharbi near a UN post in Quneitra, with homes searched and no immediate details on casualties. Cultural memory & faith: Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) in Lebanon is pushing to preserve Christian heritage as emigration threatens living traditions, manuscripts, and sacred art. Art as protest: In London, Santiago Sierra’s 24/7 performance lists the names of Palestinians killed since 1948, with Arabic readers and global livestreaming. Regional arts spotlight: Lebanon’s Beirut International Opera Festival opened with a Grand Gala featuring Marina Viotti and an international orchestra, while Jordan’s International Film Festival returned for its 11th edition. Syria in the spotlight through sport: Syrian taekwondo athletes Mahmoud Jasem Muhammad and Tala Hasan Hunaidi became the first refugee team at the Asian Games, turning displacement into a platform for hope.
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