Israeli Chief of Staff from southern Lebanon: We will increase our strikes to cross the yellow line.
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Israeli Army Chief of Staff says they will remove any threat anywhere, including beyond the Blue Line or north of the Litani River, Al Jazeera reports
Israeli Chief of Staff from southern Lebanon: We will increase our strikes to cross the yellow line.
US President Trump says they working to prevent the collapse of the ceasefire in Lebanon during the next two weeks and beyond, Israel's Channel 12 reports
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This statement from the Israeli Chief of Staff signals an escalation in military operations, which could heighten tensions in the region. Such developments typically lead to increased volatility in commodities like oil and gold, as well as safe-haven currencies such as the USD and JPY. Traders should closely monitor price movements and shifts in market sentiment as geopolitical risks evolve.
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