<p>The IAEA reports "radiological and chemical contamination" at Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, with IAEA chief Grossi warning of "significant danger" from alpha particles following Israeli strikes that likely damaged centrifuges.</p><p><i>(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.)</p></i>

<p>A short while ago, sirens sounded in several areas across Israel following the identification of missiles launched from Iran toward the State of Israel.</p><p>The public is requested to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command.</p><p>At this time, the IAF is operating to intercept and strike where necessary to eliminate the threat.</p><p>The defense is not hermetic, therefore, it is essential to continue following the instructions of the Home Front Command</p><p><i>(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>Federal judge orders the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of pro-Palestinian Arab protests at Columbia University, who has been in custody since March facing potential deportation.</p><p><i>(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.)</p></i>

<p>The US is rapidly deploying warships and restocking ground-based interceptors to reinforce Israel's missile defenses, as Iranian attacks reportedly drain crucial Israeli stockpiles, including the high-end Arrow 3 system, reports The Wall Street Journal.</p><p><I>(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.)</p></i>

<p>In unanimous ruling, the US Supreme Court enables American terror victims to sue the Palestinian Authority and PLO. The ruling reopens cases, including one where a jury awarded $655 million.</p><p><i>(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.)</p></i>

<p>In a joint op-ed with historian Niall Ferguson, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant argues for immediate US military intervention to destroy Iran's last key nuclear site at Fordow.</p><p><i>(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.)</p></i>

<p>A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel.</p><p>Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat. Upon receiving an alert, the public is instructed to enter a protected space and remain there until further notice.</p><p>Leaving the protected space is only permitted following an explicit directive. Continue to follow the instructions of the Home Front Command</p><p><i>(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>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 20:30 Jerusalem time.</p><p>Shabbat Shalom!</p>