Thu, July 04, 2024 at 10:07

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  Kang-hoon

  • Hello, Annie.

  • Today, I want to discuss a significant event that occurred on the Lebanese-Israeli border.

  • Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed group, fired over 200 rockets at various Israeli military sites.

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• Annie

  • Wow, that's quite intense!😮 What triggered this massive attack?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • The attack was in retaliation for an Israeli drone strike that killed a senior Hezbollah commander, Mohammad Nameh Nasser.

  • This incident has significantly escalated the ongoing conflict in the region.

• Annie

  • I see.

  • So, how did Israel respond to this rocket attack?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Interestingly, the Israeli military has not made any immediate comments on Hezbollah's attack.

  • However, they did confirm the killing of Nasser, who commanded one of Hezbollah's three regional divisions in southern Lebanon.

• Annie

  • That sounds like a serious escalation.

  • How has the international community reacted to this?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • The U.S. and France are actively working to prevent the conflict from escalating into an all-out war.

  • They are particularly concerned that the fighting could spread to the rest of the Arab world.

• Annie

  • It's good to hear that there are efforts to de-escalate the situation.

  • But, what about the impact on the local populations?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • The local populations on both sides are undoubtedly affected.

  • Northern Israel and the occupied Golan Heights were hit by dozens of Katyusha rockets with heavy warheads, causing significant fear and disruption.

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• Annie

  • That must be terrifying for the civilians.😔 Do you think this conflict will continue to escalate?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Given the current trajectory and the recent events, it is highly likely that tensions will continue to rise unless significant diplomatic efforts are made.

  • The situation is very volatile.

• Annie

  • What do you think are the chances of a full-scale war breaking out?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • While it's difficult to predict with certainty, the risk of a full-scale war is real.

  • Both sides have shown a willingness to escalate, and without intervention, the conflict could easily spiral out of control.

• Annie

  • That's quite concerning.😟 How might this affect the broader Middle East region?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • If the conflict escalates further, it could destabilize the broader Middle East region.

  • Neighboring countries might get drawn into the conflict, leading to a wider regional war.

• Annie

  • Given this situation, what should investors be aware of?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Investors should be cautious.

  • Geopolitical instability often leads to market volatility.

  • Safe-haven assets like gold might see increased demand, while regional markets could experience downturns.

• Annie

  • Thank you for the insights, Kang-hoon.

  • So, would you say this news is more of a negative development for the markets?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Yes, Annie.

  • This is definitely a negative development.

  • The heightened tensions and potential for broader conflict create a lot of uncertainty, which is generally bad for the markets.

  • Upon comprehensive consideration, this news is perceived as a 😱Bearish.