The Israel Defense Forces said on the 28th it conducted a series of air and targeted strikes over the past two weeks against Lebanon’s Hezbollah, killing several regional commanders it said were directing operations and planning attacks on Israeli forces and Israel. The IDF named seven senior Hezbollah members killed, including a Hayyam-area commander, an aide to the Badr unit’s deputy commander, a Shaqif-area intelligence officer, and engineering and regional commanders in Yakhmur and Juwaya. T

Travel platforms report outbound summer bookings started earlier than in prior years. Several airlines have recently reduced international fuel surcharges, making some short-haul international fares noticeably more attractive. Families with children remain the largest segment, accounting for about 40% of international ticket bookings. Searches for overseas museums and art galleries are rising faster than for theme parks. Demand for cooler, high-latitude and southern-hemisphere destinations is strong; Finland and Belgium—favored for natural scenery and cooler climates—have seen summer ticket bookings nearly double.

Bank of England Governor Bailey said the Bank must closely monitor developments in the Middle East and their impact on the UK economy and inflation, and adjust policy as needed.