Most of those confirmed dead were women and children, according to the authorities, although they have yet to publicly name the victims.

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Tel Aviv stocks erased morning losses and moved nearly 1% higher on Sunday in the first trading session since the start of a wave of missile strikes between Israel and Iran on Friday, as Israel and its economy attempt to remain as open as possible.