Investors are not shying away from the Jewish State as it does battle with terrorist enemies. The benchmark TA-25 index climbed 8.1 percent since Dec. 27 when Israel began its campaign against Hamas in Gaza, according to Bloomberg business news. The TA Bank Index rose by 9.4 percent.
Israeli industries close to Gaza have not been deterred from continuing their work in the face of war, either. Nearly all Israeli factories within striking distance of Palestinian rockets remained open on Sunday, according to the Manufacturers Association trade group.
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