Israel's Channel 12 citing a military source says "We are preparing operationally to expand the ground operation in Lebanon amid Hezbollah's ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement", Al Jazeera reports

The report about Israel preparing to expand military operations in Lebanon signals a potential escalation in regional tensions, particularly with Hezbollah's ceasefire violations. This geopolitical instability could affect energy prices and safe-haven flows, likely supporting demand for assets like gold and the USD, while introducing volatility in regional markets and energy sectors.