Israel National News' Israel desk is stopping its round-the-clock news updates at this time in honor of the Sabbath and the holiday of Shavuot. Jerusalem candle lighting time is 19:01 on Friday. Our North American desk will keep you informed until the 20:04 EDT candle lighting time in New York.
Shabbat will be immediately followed by the holiday of Shavuot and, as such, the updates from Israel will resume Sunday night, following the conclusion of the Shavuot holiday at 20:264 Jerusalem time.
Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach!