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Israel’s markets watchdog battles to stem volatility after Hamas incursion

Regulators and financial services firms braced for escalating conflict

Airstrikes have continued to rock the Gaza strip after Hamas launched an assault on Israel
Airstrikes have continued to rock the Gaza strip after Hamas launched an assault on Israel Photo: Mustafa Hassona/Getty Images

The Israel Securities Authority says volatility has jumped in the country since the outbreak of war with Hamas on 7 October, but the regulator is "operating at full capacity" to keep markets stable.

Conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group has escalated since Hamas invaded the country over the weekend. After retaliatory strikes on Gaza, some 2,000 people are believed to have died across the two territories. Among them, 17 UK nationals are feared dead or missing.

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