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Israel securities watchdog closes off website to stop potential hackers amid Hamas war

Markets regulator fears 'hostile entities' will try to attack its site

The ISA is trying to keep volatility under control amid a war that has killed thousands already
The ISA is trying to keep volatility under control amid a war that has killed thousands already Photo: Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images

The Israel Securities Authority has blocked anyone outside the country from accessing its website in a bid to stop potential hackers as war with Hamas continues.

Since conflict broke out in the region on 7 October, the ISA’s website has not loaded when viewed from the UK.

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