<p>UK PM Keir Starmer appoints Shabana Mahmood as Home Secretary. Known for pro-BDS activism, Mahmood once led a protest that shut down a supermarket over Israeli goods and has accused Israel of “collective punishment” 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>Lebanon’s cabinet welcomes army plan to disarm Hezbollah, prompting Shiite ministers to walk out in protest. The army will begin implementation, though no timeline has been set.</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>Belgian security forces on Friday evening arrested a suspect outside the Israeli embassy building in Brussels, said the Foreign Ministry. </p><p>A firebomb was found in the possession of the suspect. All diplomats and staff are safe.</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' </i>Israel desk is stopping its round-the-clock news updates at this time in honor of Shabbat. Jerusalem candle lighting time is 18:18 on Friday. Our North American desk will keep you informed until the 19:03 EDT candle lighting time in New York.</p><p>The updates from Israel will resume Saturday night, following the conclusion of Shabbat at 19:33 in Jerusalem.</p><p>Shabbat Shalom!</p><p> </p><p> </p>

<p>IDF troops eliminate a terrorist near Burin after he threw a suspicious object and ignored orders. No injuries reported among the Israeli forces.</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>Family of hostage Alon Ohel responds to the video showing him which was released by Hamas: No law permits holding an injured civilian without treatment. The responsibility lies with Hamas leadership.</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>Toronto police investigating after eggs were thrown at the Yorkville Jewish Centre. Surveillance shows a man shouting obscenities; the Hate Crime Unit has been notified. The Centre vows to grow stronger.</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>Watch: President Trump signs an order renaming the Defense Department to “Department of War,” reviving its pre-1949 title and authorizing sweeping changes.</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>