<p>Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf arrives in Islamabad for US talks, demanding a Lebanon ceasefire and release of frozen assets first. US VP Vance warns Iran against playing games.</p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-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>Lebanon’s presidency confirms a call between its ambassador, Israel’s envoy, and the US ambassador, agreeing to a first meeting Tuesday at the State Department. Israel clarifies it will push for peace with Lebanon but rejects any ceasefire.</p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-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>

Sirens continue in Kiryat Shmona and the area following launches from Lebanon

Residents of Kiryat Shmona and the area may leave shelters

<p>Ahead of Saturday’s talks, Trump tells reporters a good Iran deal means "no nuclear weapon", while expressing confidence the blocked Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon. </p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-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>

Sirens in Tzfat and the area due to launches from Lebanon

Residents of Tzfat and the area may leave shelters

<p>Former Vice President Kamala Harris signals her strongest interest yet in a 2028 presidential run, telling Rev. Al Sharpton she is “thinking about it" while addressing the National Action Network Convention.</p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-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>