<p>The IDF intercepted an aerial threat in the Dead Sea area. </p><p>According to an initial investigation, the object appears to be a drone which likely arrived from Jordan and not from Yemen.</p>

<p>An NCO in the reserves was seriously wounded and another soldier sustained light injuries earlier Friday, after shrapnel from an explosive drone struck near forces operating in southern Lebanon.</p><p>The soldiers were evacuated for medical treatment at a hospital, and their families have been notified, the Israel Defense Forces reported.</p>

<p>Ilan Fiorentino z"l, who served as the civilian security coordinator (Ravshatz) of Kibbutz Nahal Oz during the October 7, 2023 massacre, was laid to rest on Friday in his kibbutz.</p><p>Fiorentino was married to Sharon, and the couple had three daughters: Noam, Libi, and Doron. He is also survived by his parents and five siblings: Keren, Sheham, Gil-li, Oded, and Yifat.</p><p>Public figure Pinchas Wallerstein, who has been assisting in the rehabilitation of the kibbutz since the massacre, wrote: “It is hard to ignore the incredible connection that so strongly represents the rebirth of our nation between Ro’i Rothberg z"l, the Ravshatz of Nahal Oz who fell to attackers in 1956 and Ilan Fiorentino; for me they shape the rebirth of the People of Israel in their land."</p>

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<p>Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf arrives in Islamabad for US talks, demanding a Lebanon ceasefire and release of frozen assets first. US VP Vance warns Iran against playing games.</p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-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>

Residents of Kiryat Shmona and the area may leave shelters, missile from Lebanon lands in open area

<p>Turkish President harshly condemns Israel’s newly approved Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill, comparing it to Hitler’s policies against Jews and labeling it a worse form of apartheid. </p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-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>Unidentified assailants throw incendiary devices into an Israeli restaurant in Munich in a suspected antisemitic attack. No injuries reported, but damage estimated at several thousand euros. </p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-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>