<p>A source in the Prime Minister's Office said that this is a political statement.</p>

<p>Widespread anti-KFC protests in Pakistan, fueled by anger over the war in Gaza, lead to dozens of arrests and the fatal shooting of an employee in Sheikhupura. Demonstrators accuse the chain of links to the US and Israel.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat and the Seventh Day of Passover in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

The 16th brigade has eliminated numerous terrorists, and together with combat engineers, destroyed an underground tunnel.

<p>An Iranian official said on Friday that Tehran is demanding that President Trump give guarantees that he will not withdraw from a new nuclear agreement, as reported by <i>Reuters</i>.</p><p>The source added that Iran's red lines are not to completely abolish the centrifuges, not to reduce the rate of uranium enrichment to zero, and not to negotiate Iran's missile program.</p>

<p>Iran signals readiness to accept partial limits on its nuclear program but insists on firm guarantees that Washington won't abandon any future agreement.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat and the Seventh Day of Passover in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declares the group will not disarm, citing Israeli threats and Lebanon’s inability to defend itself. He accuses Israel of violating ceasefire terms while signalling willingness to negotiate only after a full Israeli withdrawal.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat and the Seventh Day of Passover in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>Yemen’s Houthis claim to have downed a US MQ-9 drone and vow retaliation after US strikes on Ras Issa fuel port killed 74.</p><p><i>(Israel National News' North American desk is keeping you updated until the start of Shabbat and the Seventh Day of Passover in New York. The time posted automatically on all Israel National News articles, however, is Israeli time.)</i></p>

<p>The Temple Mount will be closed to Jews on Saturday, the seventh day of Passover.<br><br>The Temple Mount will reopen on Sunday morning and will be open Sunday-Thursday from 7:00 to 11:30, and from 13:30.</p>