Israeli PM Netanyahi said that Israel will seize the opportunity to push Hezbollah beyond the Litani river and Netanyahu rejected a French initiative for a ceasefire, Israel Hayom reports citing sources

Israeli PM Netanyahu's comments regarding military action against Hezbollah, coupled with the rejection of a ceasefire initiative, signal a potential escalation in regional tensions. This could have immediate implications for energy prices, particularly oil and natural gas, as well as support for safe-haven assets like gold, while also affecting forex markets, particularly USD against JPY and EUR.