Investing.com – Israel stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the , and sectors led shares higher.

The added 0.4% was at its highest for a 1-month period, closing in Tel Aviv.

They were the top performers at the session Mizrahi Tefahot TASE:, which increased 3.16% or 380.00 point to trade at 12,420.00 by the close. Israel Discount Bank Ltd. (TASE) gained 2.71%, or 55.00 points, to close at 2,087.00. First International Bank of Israel Ltd. (TASE) was up 2.5% or 320.00 to 13,950.00 late trade.

These were the worst performers of the session. Kenon Holdings Ltd TASE:, which dropped 4.74% (1100.00 point) to close at 22,100.00. The Liveperson (TASE) fell by 4.48% to 7,849.00, or 368.00 Points. Maytronics (TASE): The drop in TASE was 3.28%, or 215.00 points, to 6,340.00.

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange saw rising stocks surpass declining stocks by 278-223, and ended the day unchanged at 29.

Crude oil fell 1.44%, or 1.65, to $113.28 per barrel for May delivery. Brent oil, which was due for delivery May 4, fell 1.27 or 1.54 to $120.06/barrel, while April Gold Futures rose 1.27%, or 24.70, to $1,962.00/troy ounce.

USD/ILS increased by 0.25% from 3.23 to 3.23 and EUR/ILS remained unchanged at 0.010% to 3.55.

At 98.89, the US Dollar Index Futures rose 0.28%.