Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the IDF will stay in the South Lebanon buffer zone. The market on suspension of the Lebanon offensive by April 30 is at 96.2% YES, up from 87% a day ago.
Netanyahu’s declaration comes amid ongoing military operations against Hezbollah, with Israel controlling areas up to 3-6 km into Lebanese territory. The April 30 market prices in a high probability of continued operations. The May 31 and June 30 markets sit at 97.8% and 98.4% YES, meaning traders don’t expect an immediate resolution.
The April 17 market spiked to 89.4% YES, up from 66% in 24 hours. Traders appear to be hedging against a potential short-term announcement, though Netanyahu’s statement complicates that bet.
Volume hit $339,785 in USDC exchanged over the last 24 hours. The April 30 market requires $25,577 to move 5 percentage points, indicating moderate liquidity. The largest move was a 9-point spike at 1:17 PM, likely the immediate response to the announcement.
Netanyahu’s confirmation of IDF presence signals sustained military engagement rather than de-escalation. At 96¢, a YES share offers limited upside given the near certainty already priced in. The main risk is an unexpected diplomatic breakthrough, which the current stance makes unlikely.
Watch for official statements from the Israeli government or IDF on operational changes. Hezbollah’s response and any mediation efforts from the U.S. or France could also move these markets.
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Israel Announces Suspension Of Lebanon Offensive| Contract | Odds | Δ since publish | Volume 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30 | 95.8% | — | — | Trade → |
| May 31 | 97.8% | — | — | Trade → |
| June 30 | 98.7% | — | — | Trade → |
| April 17 | 87.8% | — | — | Trade → |
| Contract | Odds | Δ since publish | Volume 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | 100% | — | — | Trade → |
| April 5 | 100% | — | — | Trade → |
| April 9 | 100% | — | — | Trade → |