Israel Railways announces resumption of train service in key stations in central Israel, says operations will fully return to normal by September 1.

As part of the weekend’s activities, participants took part in a guided tour toward the northern boundary of the Gaza Strip, underscoring the close proximity to potential residential areas.

Ha'arun Nasser al-Din, the Hamas official overseeing Jerusalem affairs, issued a warning against what he described as “settler incitement” to increase Jewish visits to the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during the upcoming Rosh Hashanah holiday.

<p>Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fires general whose agency's intelligence report contradicted Trump and Netanyahu's assessment of the Iran nuclear strikes.</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>Foreign Ministry strongly rejects a statement by foreign ministers condemning construction in E1 area near Jerusalem, calling it an attempt to impose "foreign dictates" and a form of "racism."</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>European leaders’ public posturing on the Palestinian issue is seen by critics as masking deeper concerns over mass migration and the growing influence of Muslim communities in Europe, fueling debates on policy and security.</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>Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigns after his cabinet failed to agree on new sanctions against Israel, says he was "constrained" in his efforts to increase pressure.</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>According to an <i>Axios</i> report, a phone call between the Foreign Ministers of Britain, France, and Germany and their Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, failed to make any progress on the nuclear issue.</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> </p>