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Fires erupted in several locations in northern Israel as a result of rocket fire from Lebanon throughout Friday ■ The IDF attacked several targets in Lebanon, killing at least seven Hezbollah operatives

WH rejects Hamas accusations that gov't is suppressing pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses ■ Egyptian delegation expected to arrive in Israel on Friday to continue hostage talks ■ Egypt warns of 'catastrophic consequences' as Rafah offensive looms ■ IDF: Nine soldiers wounded in combat since Wednesday outside the Gaza Strip ■ Hamas' negotiations representative: Israel plans to take over 20 percent of Gaza Strip ■ Israel reportedly strikes gas tanker deep in Lebanon

Israeli Police are boosting their presence for the last Friday prayers of Ramadan at the flashpoint mosque

In an effort to maintain the relative calm that marked the first week of the holiday, Israeli police plan to allow mostly free access to the 50,000 worshipers that are expected to arrive at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for the first Friday prayers of the month of Ramadan

Israel’s National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi says hostages won’t be released before Friday ■ Earlier in the evening, Prime Minister Netanyahu held press conference with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Minister Benny Gantz, where the PM defended the hostage-prisoner exchange, calling it the ‘right choice’ ■ Israel reportedly carried out strike in Lebanon in which the son of a top Hezbollah politician was killed ■ IDF continues Gaza ground operation as Israeli Air Force shoots down cruise missile launched at Eilat ■ At least 1,200 civilians and soldiers killed in Israel since October 7, 236 hostages held in Gaza Strip ■ Hamas-controlled health ministry: 14,128 dead in Gaza