<p><i>Israel National News' </i>Israel desk is stopping its round-the-clock news updates at this time in honor of the Sabbath. Jerusalem candle lighting time is 18:25 on Friday. Our North American desk will keep you informed until the 19:12 EDT candle lighting time in New York.</p><p>The updates from Israel will resume Saturday night, following the conclusion of Shabbat at 19:41 in Jerusalem.</p><p>Shabbat Shalom!</p><p> </p><p> </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>

<p>A woman in her 20s suffered a fatal injury in violent attack in Ramle. She was taken to the Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Hospital in Be'er Yaakov where she died.</p>

<p>Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon claims gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, finishing the race in 1:20.25 minutes.</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>

<p>In interview with Fox News, Israel’s Ambassador to the UN criticizes the UN for ignoring the humanitarian situation of the hostages being held in Gaza.</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>

<p>Three Arab-Israeli tourists and four Egyptian workers injured in brawl which reportedly erupted when hotel staff clashed with tourists who "attempted to obtain services from the hotel without charge."</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>

<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>

<p>A vehicle exploded at a gas station near the Gush Etzion Junction. The incident is being investigated.</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>