Israel National News' Israel desk is stopping its round-the-clock news updates at this time in honor of Yom Kippur. Jerusalem candle lighting time is 17:44 on Wednesday. Our North American desk will keep you informed until the 18:19 EDT candle lighting time in New York.
The updates from Israel will resume Saturday night, following the conclusion of Yom Kippur at 18:59 Jerusalem time.
Gmar Chatima Tova!