Israeli army says they will soon attack infrastructure belonging to the Al-Qard Al-Hassan Association, affiliated with Hezbollah, throughout Lebanon, according to Al Jazeera

The announcement from the Israeli army regarding imminent attacks on Hezbollah-affiliated infrastructure in Lebanon highlights a significant escalation in regional tensions. This could lead to increased volatility in energy markets, especially oil and gas prices, given the geopolitical risks associated with Lebanese instability and potential spillover effects into neighboring countries. Expect potential safe-haven flows into gold and currencies like the USD as traders react to this heightened uncertainty.