Israel-Iran war, June 24 -- TA 35 index of Israel stock market inches near 52-week high on Tuesday, June 24, after US President Donald Trump calls for a ceasefire. However, reports revealed that Israel's defence minister has ordered an attack on Iran after a ceasefire violation by Iran.

The benchmark TA-125 index climbed 1.6 per cent, while the TA-35 index, which tracks leading blue-chip companies, advanced 1.9 per cent. Sector-wise, the TA-Construction index gained 1.8 per cent, the TA-Real Estate index surged 2 per cent, and the TA-Banks index recorded a strong jump of 3.7 per cent.

Shares climbed about 3.2 per cent over the past week following strikes by Israel and the US on Iranian nuclear and military sites.

On Monday, The broad T...