Israel National News' Israel desk is stopping its round-the-clock news updates at this time in honor of Shabbat and the Seventh Day of Passover holiday. Jerusalem candle lighting time is 18:30 on Friday. Our North American desk will keep you informed until the 19:21 EDT candle lighting time in New York.
The updates from Israel will resume Saturday night, following the conclusion of Shabbat and the holiday at 19:49 Jerusalem time.
Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach!