The Israel Desk of Arutz Sheva is stopping its round-the-clock news updates of IsraelNationalNews.com at this time in honor of the Shavu'ot holiday. Jerusalem candle lighting time is 18:54 (Tuesday).

Arutz Sheva's North American Desk will continue to keep you informed until just before the 19:47 EDT New York candle lighting time. The updates will resume Wednesday night from Israel, following the conclusion of the holiday at 20:10 Jerusalem time.

Chag Sameach!