ISRAELI MILITARY SAYS SIRENS SOUNDED IN KFAR YOVEL AND MAAYAN BARUCH IN NORTHERN ISRAEL

The Israeli military reported that sirens were sounded in Kfar Yovel and Ma'ayan Baruch in northern Israel, indicating potential rocket fire or aerial threats, likely from Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. This escalation heightens regional risk premium, triggering a short-term flight to safety and upward pressure on Israeli bond yields as investors reassess geopolitical risk exposure. The shekel and Israeli equities, particularly defense and infrastructure-related stocks, are most vulnerable to renewed border instability. Traders will watch for any official response from the IDF or statements from Hezbollah, as well as upcoming Israeli government bond auctions, for signals on sustained market stress.

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