The Israel Desk of Arutz Sheva is stopping its round-the-clock news updates of IsraelNationalNews.com at this time in honor of the Sabbath. Jerusalem candle lighting time is 16:52 (Friday).

Arutz Sheva's North American Desk will continue to keep you informed until just before the start of Shabbat at 17:14 EST. The updates will resume Saturday night,  following the conclusion of the Sabbath at 18:05 Jerusalem time.

Shabbat Shalom!