Israeli Broadcasting Authority: The Israeli army is currently launching attacks in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets and drones

Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon, launched in response to rocket and drone attacks by Hezbollah, have escalated regional tensions in the eastern Mediterranean. The escalation affects risk appetite for frontier and emerging markets in the Middle East, particularly Israel and Lebanon, where geopolitical instability can disrupt economic activity and attract heightened military and political risk premiums. Investors are repricing sovereign credit risk, with Israeli and Lebanese bonds, equities, and the shekel facing near-term pressure due to potential prolonged hostilities and spillover effects across the region. Energy markets are also monitoring the situation for possible disruptions to offshore gas infrastructure or shipping lanes in the eastern Mediterranean. Traders will watch for any statements from the U.S. State Department or UN Security Council regarding diplomatic intervention, as well as changes in Israeli Defense Forces' operational posture, which could signal containment or further escalation.

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