Israeli Army: We are working to neutralize buildings used by Hezbollah for military purposes in the Al-Mal’ab neighborhood in Bent Jbeil, southern Lebanon

The Israeli military's targeted operations against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon escalate regional tensions, raising concerns over potential spillover into broader conflict. This development pressures risk appetite in Middle Eastern markets, particularly affecting Israeli and Lebanese financial assets, as heightened hostilities threaten economic stability and infrastructure. The transmission channel is geopolitical risk, which typically strengthens safe-haven flows and increases volatility in regional equities, bonds, and currency markets, especially the Israeli shekel and Lebanese pound. Markets are particularly sensitive to any indication of Hezbollah's response, which could trigger further military escalation. Traders will watch for the next official statements from Israeli Defense Forces or Hezbollah leadership, as well as any cross-border casualty reports, for signals on the conflict’s trajectory.

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