Israel's defense minister said Israeli forces will continue operations in the Lebanese security zone until Hezbollah is fully disarmed.

Asian Development Bank chief economist Albert Park said the end of a Middle East ceasefire has worsened the outlook for Asian developing economies. He warned renewed conflict would raise energy prices, lift risk premia, intensify inf pressure and prolong regional supply-chain disruptions — the region is heavily dependent on Middle East oil and gas. Market moves since the news suggest escalation or sustained uncertainty could tighten global financial conditions via risk repricing, wider spreads and a stronger dollar, lifting imported inf. Park said higher debt-servicing costs, weaker investment and softer domestic demand would hurt growth prospects for Asian developing economies.

科威特外長：伊朗這些肆無忌憚的侵略行爲構成嚴重升級，將加劇地區緊張局勢，威脅區域和平與安全，並破壞旨在通過和平方式解決問題的外交努力。