Israel launches a "targeted and thorough" operation in Hebron, following a shooting attack that killed two soldiers and wounded several others. US President Trump signals potential renewed strikes on Iran, while global crude prices hit $117.30 per barrel, driven by market fears over a potential resumption of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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Israel launches "targeted and thorough" operation in Hebron.: Israel launches "targeted and thorough" operation in Hebron.
US President Trump signals potential renewed strikes on Iran.: US President Trump signals potential renewed strikes on Iran.
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Global crude prices continue to climb, with Brent benchmark hitting $117.30 a barrel to build on four-year highs as market fears grow over a potential resumption of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Published On 24 Oct 2026
- Israeli forces launch a “targeted and thorough” military operation in Hebron following a shooting attack that killed two soldiers and wounded several others.
- US President Donald Trump signals the US could launch renewed strikes on Iran, saying Washington “may do another little Epic Fury”.
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