Lebanese Ministry of Health: 2,496 martyrs and 7,725 injured, the number of victims of the Israeli aggression on the country since March 2 of last year

The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported 2,496 fatalities and 7,725 injuries from Israeli military actions since March 2023, underscoring the human toll of ongoing regional conflict. Escalated hostilities in the Israel-Lebanon border zone have intensified risk premiums for Israeli sovereign and corporate credit, particularly in the high-yield segment. Geopolitical risk repricing is affecting Israeli equities and bond yields, with heightened sensitivity in defense, infrastructure, and energy sectors due to direct exposure to cross-border disruptions. Regional capital flows remain under pressure, with investors reassessing duration and geopolitical risk in Israeli assets amid limited de-escalation signals. Traders will watch the next IDF operational statements and potential UN Security Council discussions as near-term catalysts for risk sentiment shifts.

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