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Four soldiers killed in combat, five soldiers wounded on Thursday, IDF announces

Jerusalem Post In the same incident, an officer and two reservists in the 222nd Battalion, 2nd “Carmeli” Brigade were severely wounded. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-825998

Gold/Silver: Palladium Explodes Overnight! Traders Target Silver Calls – Phil Streible

Jerusalem Post The precious metals market is currently experiencing a bullish trend, driven by geopolitical factors and economic uncertainty. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/precious-metals/article-825977

Jewish Agency and Azerbaijani rabbis condemn division amid Iranian spy ring allegations

Jerusalem Post The Jewish Agency and Azerbaijani rabbis call for unity in Israeli society after seven were arrested in connection to an Iranian-backed spy ring in east Jerusalem. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-825992

Palestinian arrested in Jaffa for alleged terror plot on Erev Simchat Torah

Jerusalem Post The suspect, a Palestinian who was illegally residing in Israel, was handed over to the Shin Bet for interrogation. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-825980

Car bomb wounds civilian outside Syria’s Damascus, state media says

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-825990

Israeli soldiers returning from war struggle with trauma and suicide

Jerusalem Post While there are no official numbers, Veterans and PTSD survivors have testified about their experiences before the Knesset to little avail. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-825955

Putin does not deny reports about North Korea troops

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-825986

China Gold Imports Slump as New Tax Rule Looms

Jerusalem Post Gold traders divert shipments from China as proposed customs rule threatens hefty new taxes on imports. September volumes hit 6-month low. Peru copper supplies at risk https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/precious-metals/article-825985

Strategist: Gold’s strength a hedge against U.S. election sweep

Jerusalem Post Saxo’s Ole Hansen suggests the run-up in precious metal prices is partially due to concerns that a single party winning in the U.S. election could bring increased government spending https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/precious-metals/article-825975

US asks G7 to consider Russian palladium sanctions, price soars

Jerusalem Post Bloomberg reports Europe may show resistance to the proposed sanctions due to its reliance on the metals https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/precious-metals/article-825973