<p>Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo returns trophy, protesting Israel’s participation in the contest amid the Gaza war.</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>King Charles III says his cancer treatment will be reduced in the new year, calling it “a personal blessing” and urging early screening as key to saving lives.</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>

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<p>Iran reportedly violently arrests 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi at a memorial, her supporters say. </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>

The IDF has published additional background on the Hamas deputy commander eliminated in Gaza City.

US and Syrian soldiers injured after gunman opens fire near Palmyra, Syria; shooter eliminated.

<p>A joint statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz read: "In response to the detonation of a Hamas explosive device that wounded our forces today in the yellow zone of the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz directed the elimination of the terrorist Ra’ad Sa'ad, head of Hamas’ force-build-up directorate."</p><p>"Sa'ad was one of the architects of the October 7th massacre and had recently been involved in rebuilding the terror organization, planning and carrying out attacks against Israel, and reestablishing an offensive capability, in blatant violation of the ceasefire terms and Hamas’ commitments to respect President Trump’s plan.</p><p>"Instead of promoting demilitarization, he was working to rearm for acts of terror."</p><p>The statement stressed: "Anyone who raises a hand against Israel and harms IDF soldiers will have that hand cut off - whether in Gaza or anywhere else."</p><p>"On behalf of all Israeli citizens, the Prime Minister and Defense Minister wish a speedy recovery to our wounded fighters.</p>

IAF eliminates Hamas terrorist Ra'ad Saad in targeted attack in Gaza City. Saad was considered Hamas' second-in-comand in Gaza.