<p>Captivity survivor Naama Levy speaks at HostageAid Event in New York, recounts her horrific ordeal and implores diplomats at the UN to act immediately to save those still held hostage.</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>Menashe police opened an investigation following a report of a man in his 70s who was found lifeless and with signs of violence on his body, at a medical facility in Pardes Hanna.</p><p>During searches in the area, police located a 77-year-old suspect, a resident of Hadera, and detained him for questioning. Depending on the findings of the investigation, a decision will be made whether to request an extension of his detention.</p>

Mahmoud Abbas will be allowed to speak via video at the UN General Assembly next week

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<p>The Trump administration, per the Wall Street Journal, is seeking Congress's green light for a $6 billion arms sale to Israel, including Apache helicopters and vehicles.</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>The Foreign Ministry updated that an attempt was made on Friday evening to break into and set fire to the lobby of the Israeli Embassy building in The Hague.</p><p>"The perpetrator was apprehended and detained by local police. All embassy staff are safe," it added.</p><p><a href="https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/415219"><strong>Read more</strong></a></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>The UN Security Council fails to stop the re-imposition of sanctions on Iran's nuclear program. Foreign Minister Sa'ar hails the move, saying it will help prevent a nuclear-armed Iran, while Iran vows to respond to “unlawful” action.</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>

Galina Smirnova, who suffers from dementia, was accused of murdering Nina Kravtsov using a pedal from her wheelchair.