Israeli President: Not seeking confrontation in the north, but focused on destroying Hamas.

Israeli military spokesman: We still have weeks of fighting to go.

According to The Times of Israel: A war between Israel and Hamas could cause a "severe" blow to global economic development, the World Bank president said at an investor conference in Saudi Arabia.

Israeli military spokesman: Egypt played a key role in negotiations to release hostages from Gaza.

Korean battery company POSCO: The price of nickel used in electric vehicle batteries has now stabilized.

Korean battery company POSCO: Nickel prices will reach about US$20,000 per ton in the long term.

According to the British Guardian: The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) confirmed that six more staff members were killed in Gaza, bringing the total number of people killed since October 7 to 35. So far, Israeli airstrikes have damaged 40 UNRWA facilities.

Gazprom: It will continue to deliver natural gas to Europe through Ukraine, with a delivery volume of 42.3 million cubic meters on Tuesday.

According to CNN: Google (GOOG.O, GOOGL.O) has temporarily closed the real-time traffic conditions of the Israeli map service application. Israel is currently preparing for a possible ground offensive in Gaza.

Korean battery company POSCO: Pay close attention to the US-EU steel tariff negotiations.

Korean battery company POSCO: Demand for electric vehicles will continue to stagnate in the first half of the year.

According to CNN: For the first time since the conflict escalated, the Israeli army disclosed the death of a soldier while performing a mission in Gaza. An Israeli soldier was killed while performing a mission in Gaza last Sunday.

Korean battery company POSCO: Lithium prices are near the bottom.

Korean battery company POSCO: Lithium prices are unlikely to fall below US$20,000/ton.

Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Association of Japan (SEAJ): Japan’s chip manufacturing equipment sales fell 21.6% year-on-year in September.

Rumayyan, President of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF): The high interest rate environment has caused significant and unpredictable disruptions.

Rumayyan, President of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF): Even in a high interest rate environment, we remain optimistic about the acceleration of growth and productivity.