ISRAEL'S CHANNEL 12 CITING A SOURCE: THE AIR FORCE CONTINUES ITS PREPARATIONS AND MANEUVERS, AND ITS PILOTS ARE ON HIGH ALERT AT THEIR BASES.

Israeli media reported that the country's air force remains in heightened readiness, with pilots on alert at bases amid ongoing military preparations. This sustained defensive posture reflects elevated geopolitical risk in the region, which can influence investor sentiment toward Israeli assets through risk repricing and increased demand for safe-haven hedges. The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and shekel are particularly sensitive to escalations, as rising tensions may deter foreign capital and disrupt economic activity. Regional developments, especially any expansion of hostilities or cross-border attacks, will be closely watched as potential catalysts for broader market volatility. Traders will monitor defense-related equity movements and credit default swap levels on Israeli sovereign debt for signs of financial market stress.

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