<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 Embassy in Jerusalem announces temporary restrictions on public transportation use for US government employees in Israel and their families, following explosions on public buses on Thursday.</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 IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said, “Following the reports regarding Shiri Bibas, at this stage, they are under investigation. IDF representatives are in contact with the family. We are conveying the family's request and calling for responsibility, urging not to publish unverified information that could harm the efforts.”</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>Swedish authorities detain three men near the Israeli embassy in Stockholm on suspicion of preparing to commit a violent crime. Too soon to determine whether the embassy was the intended target.</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>Man sustains serious injuries following a knife attack near Berlin's Holocaust memorial. Suspect flees the scene, motive behind the attack remains unclear.</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 Ministry of Health stated, “The National Center for Forensic Medicine is prepared to conduct an examination for identification. The teams, including forensic doctors and the center's laboratories, are ready to provide a response as quickly as possible while maintaining sensitivity towards the family.”</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 16:51 on Friday. Our North American desk will keep you informed until the 17:20 EST candle lighting time in New York.</p><p>The updates from Israel will resume Saturday night, following the conclusion of Shabbat at 18:083 in Jerusalem.</p><p>Shabbat Shalom!</p><p> </p><p> </p>