<p>Voting for the 26th Knesset at Israeli diplomatic missions worldwide has concluded, with turnout reaching 86.7%, compared to 69.6% in the previous election.</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>The IDF responded to the attack on a Washington post photographer, saying: "Earlier today (Friday), IDF and Border Police forces were dispatched to an area adjacent to Khirbet Abu Falah, following a report of a violent confrontation. Foreign media personnel were present at the scene and a female journalist had been injured during the confrontation. All circumstances surrounding the incident will be examined."</p><p>"Upon arriving at the scene, the forces acted to disperse the confrontation using riot dispersal means.</p><p>"At another location where the confrontation took place, IDF soldiers fired warning shots into the air and subsequently toward a suspect who ran toward them carrying a sharp object and posed a threat to them. The confrontation was dispersed."</p><p>The IDF added: "Police forces and forensic investigators from the Judea and Samaria District will enter the area with IDF security to collect findings and evidence, as well as take testimonies."</p><p>"The IDF strongly condemns this incident and views any manifestation of violence with utmost severity. Attempts to incite friction between populations undermine security in the area. Attacks and violence against innocent civilians are grave and unacceptable acts that require a coordinated, multi-agency response. The IDF will work together with the relevant authorities to eradicate this phenomenon."</p>

Clash in Abu Falah during olive harvest leaves Washington Post photographer injured, report says.

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<p>President Trump removes Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary after a troubled debut, questions about her legal credentials and just one week on the job.</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>Trump says Israel has been helping Saudi Arabia confront the Houthis and suggests Riyadh could be closer than ever to joining the Abraham Accords.</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>Following the report of an interceptor launched a short while ago, two interceptors were launched toward a false target in the area in which IDF soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit said.</p><p>No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.</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>An interceptor was launched on Friday evening toward a suspicious aerial target identified in the area in which IDF soldiers are operating in southern Lebanon, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit said.</p><p>No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.</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>