Turkish Flotilla Approaches Israel; Netanyahu Plans Defense Talks

A Turkish flotilla is approaching Israeli waters, prompting Prime Minister Netanyahu to convene defense officials to assess a potential response, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean. The situation is triggering risk-off sentiment, with investors repricing regional stability risks that could affect energy security and maritime trade routes. Israeli bond yields are rising and the shekel is under pressure as capital flows shift toward safe-haven assets amid uncertainty over military escalation. Defense and energy infrastructure assets in Israel are particularly exposed due to their strategic sensitivity to regional conflict. Traders will watch for official statements from the Israeli Defense Forces and any movement in Turkish naval positioning over the next 24 hours as near-term catalysts.

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