Belzer Rebbe admitted to Jerusalem hospital due to broken leg, expected to undergo surgery.

Al-Arabiya reports just four Houthi ministers still alive following IDF strike in Sana'a, Yemen, earlier this week.

Beginning on Sunday, the 'Red Line' of Jerusalem's light rail train will resume operations, construction to connect it with new 'Green Line' expected conclude on schedule.

<p>Putin will meet Iran’s President in China following the E3’s announcement that it will reimpose sanctions on Iran over nuclear non-compliance.</i><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>Norway’s PM contacts Senator Graham after its $2 trillion fund dropped Caterpillar over ethics concerns tied to Israel. Norway insists the decision is apolitical.</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> 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 19:43 Jerusalem time.</p><p>Shabbat Shalom!</p>

Hamas spokesman Abu Obaida named as target of Gaza assassination attempt; terror group issues official condemnation, claiming dozens of casualties.

Sergeant First Class (Res.) Ariel Lubliner, 34 from Kiryat Bialik, fell in battle in Gaza, IDF announces.