Three million herring stuck on the way to Israel, creating concerns among sextons of local synagogues over a possible shortage.

Elisha Yered ordered out of Judea and Samaria for 6 months for killing Arab rioter after he was struck in the head by a stone during a riot.

Three new lookouts were built in memory of Rina Shnerb, who was killed in a terrorist attack.

IDF soldiers who were operating in the area returned fire at the vehicle, and one of the terrorists was hit.

A government plan to distribute sweets in synagogues during the upcoming holiday of Simchat Torah has drawn extreme criticism.

<p><em>Israel National News' </em>Israel desk is stopping its round-the-clock news updates at this time in honor of the Sabbath and the holiday of Sukkot. Jerusalem candle lighting time is 17:47 on Friday. Our North American desk will keep you informed until the 18:24 EDT candle lighting time in New York.</p><p>The updates from Israel will resume Saturday night, following the conclusion of Shabbat and Sukkot at 19:02 in Jerusalem.</p><p>Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach!</p>

<p>Pro-Palestinian Arab groups say Israel's acceptance into VWP should be suspended until a lawsuit in the matter is resolved.</p><p><em>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Sukkot in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</em></p>

<p>Sources tell Reuters that Saudi Arabia will not hold up pact with US and Israel, even if Israel does not offer major concessions to PA.</p><p><em>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Sukkot in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</em></p>