<p>IDF troops conducted operational activity in Issa area of Gaza City, destroyed tunnel network and numerous Hamas headquarters.</p><p><em>(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.)</em></p>

<p>Israel's UN Ambassador criticizes Security Council after vote on Gaza resolution.</p><p><em>(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.)</em></p>

<p>Red Cross appoints Pierre Krahenbuhl, who resigned as UNRWA chief amid ethical abuse probe, as as its next director-general.</p><p><em>(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.)</em></p>

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<p>The IDF cleared for publication on Friday evening that Sergeant Amit Hod Ziv, 19, from Rosh Haayin, fell during operational activity following the launches carried out from Lebanese territory.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="/news/382396">Read more</a></p><p><em>(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.)</em></p>

<p>The UN Security Council on Friday approved a resolution calling for a temporary truce in Gaza to allow increased aid into the Strip and the immediate release of hostages who were kidnapped during Hamas' October 7 in southern Israel.</p><p>The vote was 13 in favor and zero against. Both the United States and Russia abstained.</p><p><a target="_blank" href="/news/382397">Read more</a></p><p><em>(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.)</em></p>

<p>Defense Minister after daily situational assessment: We will go and deepen our activity and complete all our goals.</p><p><em>(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.)</em></p>

<p>Iranian-backed militias claim they hit Karish gas rig several days ago. Earlier, IDF published footage of drone being downed near Lebanon.</p><p><em>(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.)</em></p>