Israel condemns protests from all over
Hamanai, orders attack on Israel
Hezbollah and Houthis also retaliating
Netanyahu says “prepared for all scenarios”
Successive suspension of flights to Israel
International oil prices rise sharply for two consecutive days,
, ‘According to foreign media such as The New York Times (NYT) on the 1st, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IGRC) of Iran is preparing for a military operation under the direct attack order on Israel from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei led a prayer service to mourn Haniyeh at his funeral that day.’,
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, ‘The retaliatory attack is expected to utilize various means, including missiles, drones, as well as mobilizing Hezbollah and Houthi rebels from Yemen. In May, Iran launched a large number of missiles, rockets, and drones towards Israel in retaliation after bombing the Syrian embassy in Damascus.’,
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, ‘John Kirby, National Security Council spokesperson at the White House, stated, “We do not see escalation as inevitable in the Middle East,” but escalating conflict remains likely. As news of the death of an Iranian military adviser in Israel’s airstrike targeting Hezbollah commander Shukr from Beirut spread, demands for retaliation from citizens have grown.’,
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, ‘As conflict looms, United Airlines has indefinitely suspended flights to Tel Aviv. Delta Air Lines also suspended flights between New York and Tel Aviv until the 2nd. Various governments, including Korea, have made preparations for the evacuation of their citizens and securing their safety, as well as checking oil and gas supply, and the situation of oil tanker operations.’,
, ‘If Israel suffers damage from the retaliatory attack, the conflict is expected to escalate further. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed in a national address, “We are prepared for all scenarios and will continue to fight until the goals of war are achieved.”‘,
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, ‘The United States is also not immune to the situation. At an emergency UN Security Council meeting convened the day before, Iranian Ambassador to the UN Amir Saied Iravani claimed, “The Israeli army carried out the assassination with the support of the United States.” Russia, China, Lebanon, and others also blamed Israel and the United States. The US refuted Iran’s claim of involvement in the death of Hamas leader, stating it was Israel’s independent response. However, the possibility of retaliatory attacks from Iran in Iraq and areas under U.S. military control is high, with the potential for attacks targeting US forces.’,
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, ‘Negotiations with Hamas are becoming difficult, raising the possibility of prolonged conflict. Yayha Sinwar, who is being touted as a likely successor to Haniyeh, is reportedly hiding in underground tunnels to evade pursuit by Israeli special forces. The Israeli government has shown no intention to negotiate with Sinwar and is focusing on either assassinating or arresting him. As military tensions in the Middle East rise and the possibility of prolonged conflict increases, oil prices continue to rise. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures for September rose to $78.74 on the day after closing at $77.91 per barrel with a 4.26% increase on the New York Mercantile Exchange the previous day. Brent crude oil for September delivery also rose further, exceeding $81 per barrel.’,
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