<p>Einav Zangauker, mother of former hostage Matan and a leading voice for hostage families, says she’s considering entering politics, noting multiple parties have approached her.</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>Reza Pahlavi urges President Trump to act as protests in Iran continue for the 13th day, warning the regime may use the internet shutdown to intensify its crackdown.</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>Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accuses the US and Israel of fueling Iran’s protests and dismisses the likelihood of foreign military intervention.</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 17:33 Jerusalem time.</p><p>Shabbat Shalom!</p>

<p>In an interview with <i>The Economist</i>, PM Netanyahu vows to secure Israel’s future, restore its global standing, fight “propaganda," reassess US aid, and confront threats from Iran.</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>Hundreds gather in Tel Aviv for a Shabbat service honoring Ran Gvili, the last hostage still held in Gaza, urging his immediate return and stressing that recovery cannot begin until he is home.</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>