<p>Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Friday said, "Spoke this morning with my Dutch counterpart, Minister of Defense Ruben Brekelmans, and congratulated him upon entering office."</p><p>"We discussed security developments in the region and highlighted IDF readiness to defend Israel on all fronts. Spoke about the importance of standing together with international partners against threats posed by Iran and its proxies."</p>

European Jewish Association comments on Humo magazine's decision to remove author Herman Brusselmans' antisemitic article inciting to murder of Jews, promises lawsuit will continue 'until justice is properly and meaningfully served.'

Israel was suspended for two years from the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations due to the war in Gaza and accusations of genocide.

<p>White House National Security Council spokesperson blasts Finance Minister who said the hostage release and ceasefire deal proposed by the US would be an agreement of surrender to terrorism.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

Hamas terror group announces that it will demand archterrorist Marwan Barghouti's release be included in the first stage of any agreed-upon prisoner swap deal, Sky News Arabic reports.

The appeal comes after the city issued a ban on any prayers in a public area, sparking significant resistance among the city's religious community.

Following sirens near Gaza border: Two rockets fell in open areas near Ein Hashlosha, Kissufim

The course certifies graduates at the level necessary to allow them to join the civilian emergency squads stationed in towns throughout Judea and Samaria.