<p>The Prime Minister’s Office said on Friday evening, “The head of the Mossad recently returned from Doha from an initial meeting with the mediators.” </p><p>“It was determined that a team will depart next week to continue the negotiations. It should be emphasized that there are still gaps between the parties,” the statement added.</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>Over the last few hours, several projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon toward several areas in northern Israel. A number of the projectiles were intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit said.</p><p>The IDF struck the sources of the launches and fired artillery toward several additional areas in southern Lebanon.</p><p>As a result of the projectile attack toward Kiryat Shmona, two IDF soldiers were lightly injured and were evacuated to the hospital to receive medical treatment. Their families have been notified.</p><p>A short while ago, IAF fighter jets struck a Hezbollah launch post in the area of Marwahin and an observation post in the area of Houla.</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>Amid calls for him to withdraw from the race, President Biden stresses in remarks in Wisconsin: I'm staying in the race. I’m not letting one 90-minute debate wipe out three and a half years of work.</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>Israeli delegation led by Mossad chief David Barnea leaves Doha after meeting with Qatari mediators, will consult with the Israeli government.</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>

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<p>Barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon towards northern Israel. Several rockets hit Kiryat Shmona, with one of them directly hitting a building and causing a fire. Two rockets explode in open areas in the vicinity of Shlomi.</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>US President Joe Biden will likely see Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he is in Washington this month, the White House said on Friday.</p><p><a href="https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/392618"><strong>Read more</strong></a></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>Britain's newly appointed Foreign Secretary, David Lammy, reiterates his support for international efforts to secure an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza and for the release of remaining hostages.</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>