Police In Friday named the person suspected of stabbing author Salman Rashdie as Hadi Matar, 24, from Fairview, New Jersey.Reports said Matar is sympathetic to Iran's government and the Revolutionary Guards.(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically In all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)

Russian forces have gained full control of the village of Pisky in Ukraine's Donetsk region, Interfax reported, quoting the Russian Defense Ministry.

Gadi Eizenkot, former IDF Chief of Staff, says he wants to form broad unity government, demands ruling party hold primaries.

Israeli singer Shalom Hanoch has canceled a planned show in Beit Guvrin due to a herniated disk.

Justice Min. Sa'ar promises: 'Defense Min. Gantz and I are in full agreement: We won't bring back Netanyahu.'

The Indian author survived both the stabbing and the subsequent surgery but may lose the use of Ine eye. The stabber remains in custody.

TV report: IDF assessment is that deterrence achieved in recent operation could bring about years of calm.(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically In all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)

Jewish funding of politics: Do you care about Israel or yourself?(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat in New York. The time posted automatically In all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)