US President Donald Trump declared that Hamas sabotaged the hostage deal and that Israel must now 'fight and clear the area.' Finance Minister Smotrich added: 'The humiliating negotiations are over—now is the time for victory.'

<p>A short time ago, a terrorist armed with a knife attempted a stabbing attack at the Yehuda Farm near the community of Shima in the Hebron Hills.</p><p>A regional defense fighter stationed at the scene opened fire and neutralized the terrorist. No injuries were reported.</p>

<p><i>Israel National News' </i>Israel desk is stopping its round-the-clock news updates at this time in honor of Shabbat. Jerusalem candle lighting time is 19:01 on Friday. Our North American desk will keep you informed until the 20:00 EDT candle lighting time in New York.</p><p>The updates from Israel will resume Saturday night, following the conclusion of Shabbat at 20:20 in Jerusalem.</p><p>Shabbat Shalom!</p><p> </p><p> </p>

<p>The IDF has identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory, aerial defense systems are operating to intercept the threat.</p><p>The public is requested to follow the Home Front Command’s defensive guidelines.</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>The IDF said, "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF."</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><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>Dutch right-wing leader Geert Wilders blasts Macron's "Palestine" recognition, sarcastically suggesting southern France as the new Palestinian state and calls the move a reward for Hamas.</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>A large fire broke out in an open area near Amnon Beach at the Sea of Galilee. Hikers were evacuated from the area, and Route 87 was closed to traffic in both directions.</p>