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The escalation in Lebanon may continue until the end of May, regardless of the Iran war, Al Hadath reports citing an Israeli source

The report about escalating tensions in Lebanon suggests a protracted conflict that could influence regional stability and global markets.

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The escalation in Lebanon may continue until the end of May, regardless of the Iran war, Al Hadath reports citing an Israeli source

The escalation on the Lebanon front may continue regardless of the Iran war, Al Arabiya reports citing an Israeli security source 

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This may create increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold and the JPY, while potentially elevating volatility in the oil markets given Lebanon's geographic importance. Watch for shifts in risk sentiment and currency flows as traders navigate this developing situation.

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