<p>In an interview following his political merger with Chili Tropper, the former minister lays out his conditions for joining a coalition and launches a sharp critique of the current government.</p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-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>For the second time in a week, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan sharply criticizes Israel's leadership as a regional liability.</p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-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 Trump administration has demanded that Tehran publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and pledge to cease firing on commercial ships by Saturday.</p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-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>European Union foreign ministers are scheduled to evaluate a potential ban on incoming goods originating from Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria.</p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-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>Two US House committees launch an inquiry into leftist organization New Israel Fund regarding unlawful tax-exempt funding used to target Prime Minister Netanyahu. </p><p><i>(Arutz Sheva-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>Arutz Sheva-Israel National News</i> is stopping its round-the-clock news updates at this time in honor of the start of Shabbat in North America, where they are being written now.</p><p>Updates will resume Saturday night from Israel, following the conclusion of Shabbat at 20:29 Jerusalem time.</p><p>Shabbat Shalom!</p>

Hezbollah terrorists transferring weapons within southern Lebanon security zone are identified, eliminated.

In a written statement, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei promises to avenge his late father's blood, says 'demand of our nation must definitely be carried out soon.'