Israeli Channel 12: The army launches a series of airstrikes on various areas in southern Lebanon

Israeli Channel 12 reported a series of airstrikes by the Israeli military on southern Lebanon, escalating regional tensions. The escalation is triggering a risk-off reaction, with investors repricing geopolitical risk premiums in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly affecting sovereign and credit markets of Israel and Lebanon. Israeli bonds and equities face near-term volatility due to defense-related uncertainty, while Lebanese Eurobonds and the parallel currency market are under renewed pressure amid fears of disrupted aid flows and infrastructure damage. The situation is likely to influence regional capital flows, especially into frontier debt and energy sector investments. Traders will watch for any statement from the IDF or Hezbollah, as well as upcoming Israeli cabinet meetings, for signals on the scope and duration of military operations.

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