<p>Iranian delegation led by Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf arrives in Islamabad for US talks, demanding a Lebanon ceasefire and release of frozen assets first. US VP Vance warns Iran against playing games.</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>

Sirens continue in Kiryat Shmona and the area following launches from Lebanon

Residents of Kiryat Shmona and the area may leave shelters

<p>Ahead of Saturday’s talks, Trump tells reporters a good Iran deal means "no nuclear weapon", while expressing confidence the blocked Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon. </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>

Sirens in Tzfat and the area due to launches from Lebanon

Residents of Tzfat and the area may leave shelters

<p>Former Vice President Kamala Harris signals her strongest interest yet in a 2028 presidential run, telling Rev. Al Sharpton she is “thinking about it" while addressing the National Action Network Convention.</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 19:43 Jerusalem time.</p><p>Shabbat Shalom!</p>