Netanyahu's Office: The Prime Minister has instructed the army to launch strong attacks on targets of Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered the military to conduct intensified strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, escalating cross-border hostilities. The escalation heightens regional risk premiums, triggering a flight-to-safety dynamic and reinforcing demand for safe-haven assets while pressuring regional equity and debt markets. Israeli and Lebanese financial assets are most exposed, particularly Israeli government bonds and equities with domestic revenue exposure, alongside Lebanese Eurobonds and currency proxies due to spillover risks. Increased military activity in the region may also disrupt energy infrastructure and shipping lanes, affecting regional oil and gas flows. Traders will watch for any official response from Hezbollah or Iranian-backed militias, as well as statements from U.S. and European defense officials, for signals on potential conflict containment or further escalation.

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