<p>US Justice Department reverses its stance, declaring UNRWA is not protected by legal immunity in a case brought by families of victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre. The lawsuit accuses the UN agency of direct complicity in terror and fraud.</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>

IDF attacks in Gaza; Palestinians report dozens killed

The Minister of Finance opposes the imposition of a tax on the import of cannabis flowers from Canada, directly conflicting with the Minister of the Economy.

The cabinet approved last night in a ministers' meeting that no humanitarian aid will be allowed into Gaza in the near future.

IDF launches extensive attacks in Gaza

Terrorists launch anti-tank rocket at IDF forces and are eliminated from the air: Documentation of 401st Brigade combat team activities.

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<p>An IDF reservist soldier in the 5250th battalion, 205th "Iron Fist" Brigade was severely injured during combat in the southern Gaza Strip on Friday.</p><p>The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said the soldier was evacuated to a hospital to receive medical treatment, and his family has been notified.</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>