Qatar has sent many billions of dollars to infiltrate, take over, and take down the American Academy. Did no one see this coming? Opinion.

Major fires erupt near Shfaram, Ben Shemen Forest, and Ramat Hashofet; authorities suspect some fires may have been deliberately set.

<p>Speaking at the Israel Heritage Foundation & Arutz Sheva summit in New York, Consul General Ofir Akunis praises the improving atmosphere in New York City for Israeli events and reaffirms Israel’s commitment to its ancient homeland.</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>French President Emmanuel Macron labels the humanitarian situation in Gaza "intolerable," emphasizes the urgent need for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and the restoration of humanitarian aid.</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 20:11 Jerusalem time.</p><p>Shabbat Shalom!</p>

Newly freed Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander describes brutal conditions in Hamas captivity, says photograph of his family meeting US President Donald Trump gave him hope.

<p>A short time ago, during a proactive operation near the village of Burqa, forces from Unit 636 identified three terrorists throwing stones at a major road used by civilian traffic. No injuries were reported.</p><p>The soldiers responded with precise fire aimed at neutralizing the threat. One terrorist was eliminated, and two others were wounded. No injuries were sustained by IDF forces.</p>

Troops of the Northern Gaza Brigade uncover two-kilometer underground terror route, destroy weapons and terror infrastructure.