Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Hezbollah, says that the 'Al-Aqsa Flood,' another name for the October 7th massacre, led to a significant change in the world's attitude towards Israel.

Influencer Montana Tucker featured a freed Israeli hostage in a skincare promo, drawing conflicting responses.

IDF releases new details on the complex operation to rescue the bodies of hostages Hanan Yablonka, Michel Nisenbaum and Orion Hernandez from the Gaza Strip.

Lebanese media report that Nahdiya Safieddine, mother of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, has passed away.

Some pro-Palestinian encampments want their schools to cut ties with Hillel, Chabad.

Hundreds arrive in Meron, clashing with police and violating the 'closed military zone' order issued for the site.

<p>German authorities arrest two men suspected of plotting a knife attack on worshippers at a synagogue in the city of Heidelberg.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke on Friday with Minister Benny Gantz. </p><p>State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement that the two "discussed the latest efforts to achieve a ceasefire as part of a deal to release hostages and to prevent the conflict from expanding across the region." </p><p>"Secretary Blinken reiterated the President’s position on a major Rafah operation and emphasized the importance of increasing levels of humanitarian assistance throughout Gaza. Secretary Blinken also discussed the importance of Israel and Egypt concluding talks to reopen the Rafah crossing as soon as possible," the statement added.</p><p>"The Secretary underscored the urgent need to protect civilians and aid workers in Gaza and de-escalate tensions in the West Bank. The Secretary also discussed the U.S. vision for durable peace and security for Israel through further integration in the region and emphasized the importance to Israel’s security of planning for the post-conflict period in Gaza," it concluded.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>