Eliyahu Libman, head of Kiryat Arba-Hebron Council, uses rappelling equipment to break into family's home, rescue children locked inside.

Palestinian Authority Arab infiltrates Hebron-area town of Asa'el - and is arrested.

Masked individuals attack shepherd with flock, then turn their attention to security coordinator who came to help.

Cypriot official says local investigations support claims by Mossad that Iranian-backed hit squad planned to kill Israelis in Cyprus.(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically In all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)

Charlotte Hornets sign guard Amari Bailey, the 41st overall pick the NBA draft, to a two-way contract.(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically In all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)

Israel National News is stopping its round-the-clock news updates at this time in honor of the start of the Sabbath in North America, where they are being written now.Updates will resume Saturday night from Israel, following the conclusion of the Sabbath at 20:27 Jerusalem time.Shabbat Shalom!

A 25-year-old man suffered serious injuries and an 18-year-old man suffered moderate injuries in a violent incident in Jerusalem.Magen David Adom (MDA) provided the 25-year-old with medical treatment and evacuated him to Hadassah Mount Scopus. The 18-year-old was evacuated to Shaare Zedek Medical Center.

The severe heat wave which has hit Europe is expected to continue, and many countries have published public health warnings. Among the countries expected to experience extreme heat are Italy, Spain, France, Germany, and Poland.