<p>Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses the Gaza conflict, emphasizing that Israel must determine its security strategy and criticizing international moves that have emboldened the Hamas terrorist group.</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>Prime Minister Netanyahu clarifies Israel’s objectives in Gaza, stating the plan approved by the Cabinet aims to demilitarize Gaza, establish a peaceful civilian administration, and prevent future threats to Israel, while securing the release of hostages.</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>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemns Israel’s plan to take over part of Gaza, stating it would worsen the humanitarian crisis and endanger hostages. </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>Norway’s $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund will review its Israeli investments amid growing ethical concerns over the Gaza conflict.</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>US President Donald Trump announced that he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin next Friday.</p><p>"The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next Friday, August 15, 2025, in the Great State of Alaska. Further details to follow. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.</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>[twitter:2162319]</p><p>US Army Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, the outgoing commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM), relinquished command on Friday to US Navy Adm. Brad Cooper during a change of command ceremony held at the Tampa Convention Center.</p><p>Prior to assuming command, Adm. Cooper served as deputy commander of CENTCOM.</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>Adelphi University places its Students for Justice in Palestine chapter on probation after social media posts created a hostile environment for Jewish students. </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 20:08 Jerusalem time.</p><p>Shabbat Shalom!</p>