<p>Hapoel Tel Aviv made history on Friday evening after defeating CB Gran Canaria 103-94 in the second game of the Eurocup finals, completing a 2-0 sweep in the finals.</p><p>This is Hapoel Tel Aviv's first-ever Eurocup victory, and the team will play in the Euroleague next season.</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>Spain’s national broadcaster RTVE asks the European Broadcasting Union to open a discussion on Israel’s participation in the Eurovision Song Contest, citing growing concerns over the ongoing war in Gaza and its impact on public sentiment.</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 envoy Steve Witkoff reveals Washington’s initial demand for Iran to dismantle its nuclear program ahead of critical talks, while signaling potential room for compromise.</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 Shabbat in North America, where they are being written now.</p><p>Shabbat will be immediately followed by the holiday of Passover. As such, updates will resume Sunday night from Israel, following the conclusion of Passover at 19:44 Jerusalem time.</p><p>Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach!</p>

<p>French President Emmanuel Macron clarifies France’s stance on Gaza, supporting a two-state solution that excludes Hamas. He stresses the need for peace, a lasting ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and mutual recognition between Israel and a future Palestinian state.</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>