The IDF is preparing for the possibility of carrying out an operation inside Lebanon to "establish a defensive line", Al Hadath reports; "Hezbollah will pay a heavy price"; "All options are open on the northern front"

The IDF is preparing for the possibility of carrying out an operation inside Lebanon to "establish a defensive line", Al Hadath reports; "Hezbollah will pay a heavy price"; "All options are open on the northern front"

The escalation in rhetoric from the IDF regarding potential operations in Lebanon raises concerns about increased tension in the region. This could lead to heightened risk premiums in oil and safe-haven assets like gold and the Swiss franc, as any military action might disrupt stability and fuel broader conflict dynamics.