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<p>Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei reiterated on Friday night that there are no plans to hold any meeting between Iranian and US delegations in Islamabad this weekend, contradicting US claims. </p><p>He added that the Iranian delegation “will inform Pakistan of our remarks."</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 tells <i>Reuters</i> Iran is preparing an offer to satisfy US demands as American envoys head to Pakistan for talks.</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>IDF troops under the Southern Command identified armed Hamas terrorists in the northern Gaza Strip, who operated adjacent to the troops and posed a threat. In order to remove the threat, the terrorists were eliminated in an aerial strike, said the IDF Spokesperson's Unit said.</p><p>Prior to the strike, multiple measures were taken to minimize the risk of harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance.</p><p>"IDF troops in the Southern Command remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat," the IDF Spokesperson's Unit said.</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> </p>

<p>Berlin court jails Hezbollah supporter for weapons access and propaganda after Lebanon trip, clears him of fighting for the terror group.</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>British Prime Minister pledges July legislation against IRGC after synagogue arson, amid rising antisemitism and Jewish security fears.</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>Mayor Mamdani vetoes NYC school protest buffer zone bill, drawing criticism from Jewish groups.</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>