<p>IDF fighter jets strike Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon, including military compounds and terrorist infrastructure.</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>Washington Post report: Biden administration in recent days quietly authorized the transfer of billions of dollars in bombs and fighter jets to Israel, despite tensions over possible Rafah operation.</p><p><i><span lang="EN-US">(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></i></p>

Sergeant major Alon Kudriashov, 21, from Modiin, was killed in action in southern Gaza today. 16 more soldiers were wounded.

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<p>Defense Minister Yoav Gallant achieved significant progress this week, during his visit to Washington, on the entry of a multinational force in the Gaza Strip that will consist of armed elements that will come from three Arab countries in the region. </p><p>Gallant updated the Prime Minister, the War Cabinet and the Chief of Staff on the progress - and intends to continue actions to promote the project.</p><p><i><span lang="EN-US">(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></i></p>

<p>Sirens were sounded in Abirim and in Fassuta, located in northern Israel near the Gaza border.</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>Making room in the world for Hashem: The importance of simcha - true joy and happiness.</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>Politico reports that the US is nearing a deal with the Palestinian Authority to end policy of paying salaries to terrorists, as part of the US push to reform the PA.</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>