Israel-related stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are suffering as investors shying away from the Middle Eastern country over fears of escalating conflict with Iran. Yet the largest Israeli tech companies boasting a global footprint are being spared by investors hedging against broader conflict in the region, which is focused on those catering to the internal market or heavily exposed to regional distress. What Happened: The TA-35 Index, following the 35 largest companies in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, registered losses over the 3% mark this week. Losses began on Tuesday after Tehran pro…