<p>Israel willing to be flexible on the days of respite and on humanitarian aid, but will not agree to cessation of the fighting.</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>Media in Lebanon report that Hezbollah terrorist Mohammed Alawiya succumbed to injuries sustained in an Israeli UAV strike 11 days ago.</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>White House National Security Council Spokesperson asked about Israel's post-war plans: We have very consistent positions, we still hold to them.</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>UN Secretary-General to protest who said he works more for the sake of UNRWA than that of the hostages: I have no authority. If I had any, they would have already been released.</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><em>Israel National News' </em>Israel desk is stopping its round-the-clock news updates at this time in honor of the Sabbath. Jerusalem candle lighting time is 16:52 on Friday. Our North American desk will keep you informed until the 17:22 EST candle lighting time in New York.</p><p>The updates from Israel will resume Saturday night, following the conclusion of Shabbat at 18:09 in Jerusalem.</p><p>Shabbat Shalom!</p><p></p><p></p>

<p>Secretary of State reverses policy set by predecessor Mike Pompeo, says Washington views the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria as “inconsistent with international law”.</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>PA and Hamas both denounce Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal for the "day after" Hamas, which was discussed by the Political-Security Cabinet.</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>President Joe Biden says the measures aim to ensure Russian President Vladimir Putin "pays an even steeper price for his aggression abroad and repression at home."</p><p><em><span>(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.)</span></em></p>