Israel National News' Israel desk is stopping its round-the-clock news updates at this time in honor of Shabbat. Jerusalem candle lighting time is 17:11 on Friday. Our North American desk will keep you informed until the 18:51 EDT candle lighting time in New York.

The updates from Israel will resume Saturday night, following the conclusion of Shabbat at 18:28 in Jerusalem.

Shabbat Shalom!