EU and US officials criticize Israel over video showing detained Palestinian activists; diplomatic tensions rise amid cautious London market responses.
Italy and Germany urge respect for international law after Israel intercepted a flotilla delivering aid to Gaza, highlighting EU and UK interests in regional stability.
Israeli naval forces detained humanitarian aid ships from the Global Sumud Flotilla heading to Gaza, raising concerns over regional trade routes and market reactions in London.
Germany’s approval of arms exports to Israel during ongoing conflict impacts UK-EU business interests and influences London’s market dynamics amid geopolitical tensions.