Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi: Gaza is crowded; the enemy is preparing a great many things for us, but we're preparing things for him as well.

<p>The Foreign Affairs Ministry commented on the summit in Cairo:</p><p><span style="font-size:10.2pt">Saturday, October 7th, was a wakeup call to the world to fight terrorism together.</span></p><p>The Islamist terror threat does not only endanger Israel, it endangers the states of the region and the whole world.</p><p>It is unfortunate that even when faced with those horrific atrocities, there were some who had difficulty condemning terrorism or acknowledging the danger. </p><p>Israel will do what it has to do and expects the international community to recognize the righteous battle.</p>

Online Israel advocate Yoseph Haddad warns that the world cannot slacken its support for Israel.

Detroit police investigate death of synagogue board president, who was found dead outside her home.

The family of the two women released by Hamas categorically denied any connection between their loved ones and BDS activities.

<p>In fiery speech, Israeli American Professor Shai Davidai alleges Columbia U has taken a pro-terror stance.</p><p><em>(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.)</em></p>

<p><em>Israel National News </em>is stopping its round-the-clock news updates at this time in honor of the start of the Sabbath in North America, where they are being written now.</p><p>Updates will resume Saturday night from Israel, following the conclusion of the Sabbath at 18:37 Jerusalem time.</p><p>Shabbat Shalom!</p>

<p>A home in the southern city of Sderot was hit Saturday afternoon by a rocket, the municipality said.</p><p>No injuries were reported.</p>