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<p>Ofer Winter addresses the possibility of joining a Netanyahu-led government, makes clear he will not compromise on his demands: "I don't work for any individual."</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>

IDF, Shin Bet, eliminates Islamic Jihad commander who infiltrated Israel on October 7, Hamas Nukhba terrorist in separate strikes in Khan Yunis.

<p>IDF: A short while ago, an interceptor was launched toward a suspicious aerial target identified in the area in which IDF soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon. The interception results are under review.</p><p>No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.</p>

Israeli Air Force delegation participates in Marrakech Airshow for the first time since the Abraham Accords, meeting Moroccan military officials to strengthen defense ties and cooperation.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog invites Captain Smit Machchhar to Jerusalem, pledges to honor him with presidential award once he recovers.

Sirens warn of hostile aircraft infiltration in Arab al-Aramshe, northern Israel

Israeli airstrikes eliminate several Hamas Nukhba terrorists gathered in Gaza City, senior Islamic Jihad anti-tank commander in northern Gaza, amid continued ceasefire violations.