Israel's war against Hamas, dubbed Swords of Iron, entered its 16th week on Saturday. The war began on October 7th, the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah, when Hamas launched an assault by land sea, and air, massacring over 1,200 and taking 240 Israelis and foreigners hostage. As the war continues, IDF forces continue to advance through southern and central Gaza as terrorists continue launching rockets at the Jewish state from Lebanon and Gaza. Live Updates: Saturday, 6:00 p.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel on Saturday morning, as well as in communities near the Gaza border. On Friday night, the IDF reported, "IDF: A short while ago, a number of launches were identified from Lebanon toward Israel. No injuries were reported. IDF artillery struck the sources of fire." On Saturday evening, the IDF confirmed that "numerous launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into northern Israel." "Following sirens that sounded earlier today in northern Israel regarding infiltration by a hostile aircraft, the IDF Aerial Defense Array successfully intercepted a suspicious aerial target in Lebanese territory suspected to be approaching Israeli territory. "IDF fighter jets struck a number of Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon, including a military post and compound used by Hezbollah terrorists in the areas of Blida and Marwahin. Additional terror infrastructure was struck in the area of Ayta ash Shab." Friday, 11:15 p.m.: Live updates are stopping at this time in honor of the start of Shabbat in North America, and will resume on Saturday night, upon the conclusion of Shabbat in Israel. Friday, 11:10 p.m.: Hezbollah announced on Friday evening that three of its terrorists were eliminated in an Israeli strike in Lebanon. The strike preceded the barrage of rockets that were fired towards the Galilee region. Friday, 11:05 p.m.: Most of the sirens in northern Israel on Friday evening were heard in Moshav Zar'it and the village of Arab al-Aramshe. A number of launches towards Israel were identified in the barrage. Most of them fell in open areas, and some did not cross into Israeli territory. Friday, 10:58 p.m.: Sirens in Western Galilee. Friday, 10:53 p.m.: Sirens sounded in the Western Galilee in northern Israel. Friday, 10:41 p.m.: Sirens sounded in the Western Galilee. Friday, 10:33 p.m.: Sirens sounded in the Western Galilee region of northern Israel. Friday, 9:55 p.m.: Sirens sounded in the Western Galilee region of northern Israel. Friday, 9:46 p.m.: Sirens sounded in the Upper Galilee region of northern Israel. Friday, 8:52 p.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel. Friday, 5:36 p.m.: Sirens sounded in communities located near the Gaza Strip. Friday, 5:20 p.m.: Sirens sounded in communities located near the Gaza Strip. Friday, 4:40 p.m.: With the start of Shabbat in Israel, Arutz Sheva-Israel National News' North American desk will continue to update the site. Friday, 4:21 p.m. : Sirens sounded in Ashkelon. Friday, 3:07 p.m.: Sirens sounded in communities near the Gaza Strip. Friday, 2:00 p.m.: A short while ago, a number of launches from Lebanon toward Mt. Hermon were identified. The launches fell in open areas. The IDF struck the sources of the launches. On Thursday night, the IDF struck a Hezbollah military compound in the area of Khiam in southern Lebanon. Friday, 7:49 a.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel. Thursday, 6:25 p.m.: In the last hour, IDF tanks struck Hezbollah terror infrastructure in the area of Tayr Harfa and the area of Ayta ash Shab in Lebanon. IDF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terror infrastructure in the area of Kfarkela, as well as a Hezbollah observation post in the area of Blida in Lebanon. A short while ago, IDF artillery also struck in the area of Al-Dahira in southern Lebanon. Thursday, 3:19 p.m.: Earlier today, two Hezbollah hostile aerial targets that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory fell adjacent to Kfar Blum. No injuries or damage were reported. A short while ago, fighter jets struck a series of Hezbollah military targets in the areas of Tyre and Mghayre in Lebanon. Among the targets struck were military compounds and sites used by Hezbollah's Aerial Unit. A military airstrip and infrastructure used by the organization to direct terror attacks against Israeli civilians were located at one of the sites. Additionally, IDF artillery and mortars struck in several additional areas in southern Lebanon. Thursday, 10:42 a.m.: Sirens sound in Netiv Ha'asara, in southern Israel. Thursday, 7:00 a.m.: Palestinian Arab sources reported that Israeli security forces are operating in the Jenin refugee camp. According to the reports, gun battles developed at the scene. Wednesday, 7:25 p.m.: IDF artillery and IAF fighter jets carried out combined strikes on several Hezbollah military sites and terrorist infrastructure in the area of Yaroun in southern Lebanon. Additionally, the IDF acted against threats from a number of areas in southern Lebanon with artillery and mortar strikes throughout the day. Wednesday, 5:28 p.m: Sirens sounded in northern Israel. Tuesday, 6:12 p.m.: Earlier today, IAF fighter jets completed a series of strikes on terror targets in Lebanon, including a military asset used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization and operated by Iranian forces. Additionally, a military compound in which Hezbollah terrorists operated was also struck. Throughout the day, IDF soldiers struck several additional areas in Lebanon. Tuesday, 3:00 p.m.: Several launches were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory, some of which were successfully intercepted by the IDF Aerial Defense Array. Minor damage was caused to infrastructure at an IAF base by the launches. As a result of the skill and operational readiness of the troops and support from additional systems, the IAF's detection capabilities were not damaged during the attack. No injuries were reported and the details of the incident are under review. Tuesday, 10:17 a.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel. Tuesday, 9:30 a.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel. Monday, 11:31 p.m.: IAF fighter jets on Monday evening struck Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure sites and observation posts in the towns of Blida and Aitaroun in southern Lebanon, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit said. In addition, earlier on Monday, the IDF struck a Hezbollah military compound in the area of Majdel Selm. "Hezbollah’s military activity south of the Litani River in Lebanon, including the use and storage of armaments, is a clear violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The IDF will continue to defend Israel’s borders from any threat," the statement said. Monday, 5:55 p.m.: The IDF has officially announced that his begun a combined four-brigade offensive on western Khan Yunis. Over 50 terrorists have been eliminated thus far, including a Hamas commander. Monday, 4:57 p.m.: Earlier today, IAF fighter jets struck a military structure in Maroun El Ras in southern Lebanon. Several Hezbollah terrorists were located inside the structure. Following the strike on the structure, numerous secondary explosions were identified, indicating the presence of weapons inside the structure. Additionally, three Hezbollah observation posts and a military compound were struck in the areas of Marwahin, Chihine, Taybeh, and Tayr Harfa in southern Lebanon. IDF troops also struck in Kfarkela and Blida in southern Lebanon. "Hezbollah’s military activity south of the Litani River in Lebanon, including the use and storage of armaments, is a clear violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The IDF will continue to defend Israel’s borders from any threat," the IDF reiterated. Monday, 6:35 a.m.: Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the firing of three rockets towards the western Galilee overnight Sunday. Monday, 1:06 a.m.: The IDF Spokesperson's Unit updated that three missiles were launched and fell in open areas in the Shomera region of the western Galilee about an hour ago. The update came after the IDF stated earlier that the sirens in the region were a false alarm. After residents reported hearing explosions, the IDF updated that missiles were indeed fired toward Israeli territory. Monday, 12:20 a.m.: The sirens that were sounded in the western Galilee were a false alarm. Monday, 12:06 a.m.: Sirens were sounded in Shomera, located in the western Galilee. Sunday, 5:30 p.m.: IAF fighter jets carried out two series of strikes on terrorist infrastructure, a military building, a launch post and an observation post belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Markaba in Lebanon on Sunday. In addition, IDF tanks and IAF aircraft also struck targets in a number of locations in southern Lebanon, including a Hezbollah operational command center and military compound. Sunday, 2:32 p.m.: Missile sirens sounded in the Gaza envelope. Sunday, 2:05 p.m.: According to Lebanese reports, two individuals were killed in a drone strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon. Sunday, 1:10 p.m.: The Hezbollah-affiliated al-Manar reported an Israeli strike on the village of Markaba in southern Lebanon. Sunday, 1:05 p.m.: An anti-tank missile was fired toward the Biranit area between Sasa and Netuah in the upper Galilee. No injuries were reported. Sunday, 11:32 a.m.: Sirens sounded in the Gaza envelope. Saturday, 11:19 p.m.: Earlier on Saturday, a launch was identified crossing from Lebanon toward the area of Har Dov, northern Israel, the IDF reported. The launch fell in an open area. In addition, IAF fighter jets struck Hezbollah terror infrastructure and a launch post in the areas of al-Adisa and Houla in southern Lebanon earlier today. The IDF stressed, "Hezbollah’s ongoing terrorist activity and attacks against Israel violate UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The IDF will continue to defend its borders from any threat." Saturday, 6:00 p.m.: Over the course of Shabbat morning, sirens sounded twice in northern Israel, warning once of incoming missiles, and the second time of a hostile aircraft infiltration. Early on Saturday afternoon, the IDF reported: "Following the sirens sounded regarding a hostile aircraft infiltration in northern Israel on Saturday morning, an interceptor was launched following a false identification." "Additionally, on Saturday morning, two launches from Lebanon toward Israeli territory were identified. In response, the IDF struck the source of the fire. No injuries were reported. "A short while ago, IAF fighter jets struck terrorist infrastructure, an observation post, and a launch post belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the area of Al-Adisa in southern Lebanon. "Furthermore, overnight, IDF tanks fired in order to remove a threat in the area of Har Dov." Related articles: 'I don't understand why Israel gave up Gaza' Terrorists in Syria threaten Israel Abducted soldier's mother: 'My son is wounded and forgotten' Gaza government declares Rafah region 'disaster zone'
