<p><i>Israel National News</i> is stopping its round-the-clock news updates at this time in honor of the start of Shabbat in North America, where they are being written now.</p><p>Updates will resume Saturday night from Israel, following the conclusion of Shabbat at 19:33 Jerusalem time.</p><p>Shabbat Shalom!</p>

<p>Hamas spokesman says negotiations for ceasefire and hostage release are progressing: We hope that the coming days will bring a real breakthrough.</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>Axios reports that Netanyahu has instructed Mossad to identify nations willing to accept large numbers of Gazans. Prime Minister's Office declines to comment.</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>Judge rules that Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil will remain incarcerated in Louisiana as the judge deliberates on whether his legal challenge should proceed in federal court there or in New Jersey.</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>US Treasury announces sanctions against five individuals and three companies accused of operating within a sanctions evasion network that supports Hezbollah's financial operations.</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>

Iranian Jews, including representatives in parliament, participated today in the annual march against Israel.

<p>The YAMAM national counterterrorism unit arrested two suspects in Jenin overnight. One of them tried to escape and was shot in his leg. Israeli forces were attacked with IEDs as they left the city.</p><p>In addition, Israeli forces arrested six more wanted persons throughout Judea and Samaria, and confiscated weapons and military equipment.</p>

French President Macron: Strikes on Beirut violate ceasefire