US citizens were advised to leave the Gaza Strip following a deadly attack on a convoy of US diplomats today.

Share prices closed the morning higher on a technical rebound supported by the overnight bounce on Wall Street, with property stocks extending their gains after the government said it is looking into ways to support the sector, dealers said.

Share prices closed the morning lower in listless trade, with investors waiting for the outcome of the US FOMC meeting tomorrow and the interim results announcement from China Mobile on Wednesday, dealers said.