An explosive device was found this afternoon (Friday) In Yoseftal Boulevard in Bat Yam and neutralized by police explosives experts. An investigation was opened to find out the circumstances of the incident.

Violent confrontations took place this afternoon between Palestinian civilians and Border Police in the Ramallah region.

The National Security Minister held a tense meeting with senior police officials, during which he denounced policies for the holiday.

IDF soldiers intercepted and attempt to smuggle five guns into Israeli territory near Kibbutz Neve Or in the Beit Shan Valley. In addition, two smuggling suspects were arrested and handed over to the police.

IDF soldiers spot suspect near Baytin Junction, who draws a knife after being asked to identify himself. Soldiers respond by opening fire.(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.)

'Radical activist' associated with anti-Israel groups easily wins election to Ontario's legislature, despite Jewish groups sounding alarm.(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.)

"Chazak, chazak, venitchazeik"* (Be strong. Be strong. And may we be strengthened.)

A 21-year-old motorcyclist was moderately injured in a car crash in Petah Tikva. An MDA team treated him and evacuated him to Belinson Hospital.