Israeli PM Netanyahu says "will do whatever it takes to protect ourselves", Al Jazeera reports

Israeli PM Netanyahu says "will do whatever it takes to protect ourselves", Al Jazeera reports.

Israeli PM Netanyahu's commitment to "do whatever it takes to protect ourselves" signifies a potential escalation in geopolitical tensions in the region. This is likely to affect risk sentiment across various asset classes, particularly in currencies like the USD vs JPY and GBP, as well as commodities such as gold and oil, which often respond to heightened geopolitical risks.