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Fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas Palestinian militants was ongoing Monday in seven to eight locations around the Gaza Strip, the army said, as Israel intensified its bombardments of Gaza overnight. FRANCE 24’s Irris Makler reports from Jerusalem.

Israel army said four divisions of reservists were being deployed to the Gaza border, joining 35 battalions that were already there.

Fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas Palestinian militants has taken place in up to eight locations around the Gaza Strip inside Israel, the Israeli army said.

Investors are being warned oil prices may spike with the Hamas attacks on Israel being tied to Iran.

The impact will depend on how much the horror events “blowback” on Iran, according to CBA’s mining and energy commodities strategist Vivek Dhar.

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The ASX 200 ended the day up on Monday by 0.23 per cent.

According to Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood, the most notable change in Monday’s market was the price of gold after Israel declared war on Hamas.

“Over the past few days the immediate …

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called on Anthony Albanese to make known to Israel that Australia is prepared to provide munitions and support following Hamas’ attack.

Mr Dutton said Israel needs to respond with whatever force is appropriate as it…