Incorrect Javascript syntax highlighting with typeof value and less than (or equal to) operator

[zedd3v]

Does this issue occur when all extensions are disabled?: Yes

• VS Code Version: 1.96.2
• OS Version: macOS 15.3.2 (24D81), Darwin arm64 24.3.0

Steps to Reproduce:

x = typeof y < 'z';
if (x) {
} else {
}

[vs-code-engineering]

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[RedCMD]

partial fix could be to check if a semi colon exists after the open bracket <
then assume < is operator