The war against Hamas in Gaza entered its tenth week on Saturday, more than two months after Hamas massacred over 1,200 people in southern Israel and took 240 hostages on the morning of October 7, Simchat Torah.
The IDF announced that over Saturday, IDF ground, aerial, and naval forces continued to strike terrorist infrastructure in the Gaza Strip, striking over 250 terror targets. In recent hours, IDF troops located and destroyed weapons caches, carried out targeted raids on military sites, destroyed underground terror tunnel shafts, and thwarted armed terrorist cells planning to attack IDF troops.
Live updates:
Saturday, 10:26 p.m.: Sirens sounded in Kibbutz Mefalsim, a community near the Gaza Strip.
Saturday, 9:19 p.m.: A short while ago, the IDF successfully intercepted a surface-to-air missile that was launched toward an IAF UAV in Lebanese territory.
The UAV was not hit and continued its mission. The missile did not cross into Israeli territory.
Saturday 6:36 p.m.:Fire from Lebanon continued throughout Saturday: On Saturday afternoon, sirens sounded in Margaliot, Goren, Eilon, Zar'it, Tel Hai, Kiryat Shmona, Misgav Am, Manara, and Kfar Giladi, in northern Israel.
On Saturday morning and early Saturday afternoon, sirens sounded in Ein Hashlosha and Nirim, Sderot, Ibim, and Nir Am, Netiv Ha'asara, near the Gaza border. Sirens also sounded in many communities in northern Israel, warning of a hostile aircraft infiltration.
On Friday night, the IDF reported that three hostages had been shot and killed by IDF forces, after being mistakenly identified as terrorists. Initial findings published Saturday show that the hostages were shirtless, unarmed, and one carried a white flag, at the time they were shot.
On Friday, the IDF raided two Gaza City schools where terrorists were known to be hiding. The troops killed terrorists in combat that took place in the area, and other terrorists that were hiding within schools turned themselves in and were apprehended by the troops.
Friday, 5:03 p.m.: Sirens sound in Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Mevaseret Zion, Motza Illit, Beit Zayit, and in Judea.
Friday, 4:24 p.m.: Sirens sound in Sufa, near the Gaza border.
Friday, 4:15 p.m.: Sirens sound in Shtula, in northern Israel.
Friday, 3:23 p.m.: Sirens sound in Nirim, near the Gaza border.
Friday, 3:09 p.m.: Sirens sound in Misgav Am and Margaliot, in northern Israel.
Friday, 3:02 p.m.: Sirens sound in Tel Hai, Misgav Am, Hanita, Kiryat Shmona, and Margaliot, in northern Israel.
Friday, 2:58 p.m.: Sirens sound in Hanita, in northern Israel.
Friday, 2:15 p.m.: Sirens sound in Arab al-Aramshe, in northern Israel.
Friday, 2:06 p.m.: Sirens sound in Arab al-Aramshe, in northern Israel.
Thursday, 9:02 p.m.: Sirens sounded in the western Lakhish area.
Thursday, 2:28 p.m.: Sirens sounded in Yiftah, northern Israel.
Thursday, 2:08 p.m.: Sirens sound in Kiryat Shmona, Misgav Am, Margaliot, Manara, Kfar Giladi, and Tel Hai, in northern Israel.
Thursday, 1:49 p.m.: Sirens sound in Sufa and Nir Yitzhak, near the Gaza border.
Thursday, 12:20 p.m.: The IDF has reported that earlier today, a launch was identified from Lebanon toward Shomera in northern Israel.
"A short while ago, IDF fighter jets struck terrorist infrastructure and military compounds belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon."
Thursday, 10:23 a.m.: Sirens sound in Ein Hashlosha and Nirim, near the Gaza border.
Thursday, 6:04 a.m.: Sirens were sounded in Sufa, located near Israel's border with Gaza.
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.: During the rocket barrage on the city of Ashdod, six missiles were intercepted by the Iron Dome system. A large piece of shrapnel crashed into the roof of a supermarket in the city, causing damage.
MDA EMTs and paramedics at the scene reported that the civilians at the scene followed the Home Front Command's instructions and entered a protected area during the siren. The medical team tended to one individual who suffered from panic.
Wednesday, 5:15 p.m.: A short while ago, a number of launches from Lebanon toward the area of Yiftah in northern Israel were identified. The launches fell in open areas.
According to protocol, an alert was activated on the Home Front Command app. The IDF is striking the sources of the fire in Lebanon.
Furthermore, earlier today, IDF soldiers struck a Hezbollah terrorist cell in Lebanon. In addition, a fighter jet struck Hezbollah terror infrastructure and a military compound.
Wednesday, 5:03 p.m.: Missile sirens activated in Ashdod.
Wednesday, 3:23 p.m.: Following the siren that sounded in Kibbutz Rosh Hanikra in northern Israel, a number of launches from Lebanon toward Israel were identified. The launches fell inside Lebanon. Several other launches from Lebanon toward a number of locations in northern Israel were also identified.
Earlier today, IDF tanks and fighter jets struck Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon. IDF soldiers also struck a number of terrorist cells in different locations along the Lebanese border.
Wednesday, 2:47 p.m.: Israel is involved in negotiations to move Hezbollah away from the Lebanon-Israel border, to a location in northern Lebanon.
Wednesday, 2:03 p.m.: Sirens sound in Rosh Hanikra in northern Israel.
Wednesday, 12:22 p.m.: Sirens sound in Kissufim, near the Gaza border.
Wednesday, 12:13 p.m.: Sirens sound in Nahal Oz, near the Gaza border.
Wednesday, 11:21 a.m.: Sirens sound in Tkuma, Sa'ad, Zimrat, and Shuva, in southern Israel.
Wednesday, 10:21 a.m.: The city of Modi'in Maccabim-Reut has announced that the siren which sounded in the city was due to a technical failure.
Wednesday, 10:20 a.m.: Sirens sound in Nir Oz, near the Gaza border.
Wednesday, 9:46 a.m.: The IDF has announced the deaths of two additional soldiers, both from the Golani Brigade. Earlier on Wednesday, the IDF announced the deaths of eight soldiers.
Wednesday, 08:54 a.m.: Sirens sound in Ein Hashlosha and Nirim, near the Gaza border.
Wednesday, 08:43 a.m.: Sirens sound in Sderot, Ibim, and Nir Am, near the Gaza border.
Wednesday, 8:11 a.m.: Sirens sound in Ein Hashlosha and Nirim, near the Gaza border.
Wednesday, 6:36 a.m.: Sirens were sounded in Kissufim, located near the border with Gaza.
Wednesday, 12:13 a.m.: IDF aircraft and tanks recently attacked a number of military infrastructures and a military position of the Syrian army in Syrian territory.
In addition, a fighter jet of the Israel Air Force attacked a military infrastructure a short time ago and IDF forces attacked a launcher position of the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanese territory.
Tuesday, 3:02 p.m.: Following the sirens that sounded in northern Israel, a number of launches were identified toward areas in the western Galilee, the IDF reported. During to the incident, an interceptor was launched.
Alerts were activated in the city of Acre due to the danger of falling fragments from the interceptor. No launches were identified toward the area of the city.
IDF artillery is striking the sources of the fire in Lebanon.
Tuesday, 2:57 p.m.: Sirens sound in Bar'am, in northern Israel.
Tuesday, 1:38 p.m.: Sirens sound in Shlomi and Betzet, in northern Israel.
Tuesday, 1:20 p.m.: Sirens sound in Acre (Akko) and other communities in northern Israel.
Tuesday, 1:18 p.m.: Sirens sound in Shlomi, in northern Israel.
Tuesday, 1:10p.m.: The IDF has reported that, "Following the sirens sounding in the western Galilee, a short while ago, the IAF Aerial Control Unit identified a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon into Israeli territory."
"A number of interceptors were launched at the target and the incident has concluded."
Tuesday, 12:55 p.m.: Sirens sound in Mefalsim, Sderot, Ibim, Nir Am, Gevim, and the Sapir College, near the Gaza border.
Tuesday, 11:46 a.m.: Sirens warn of incoming missiles in Shtula and Zar'it in northern Israel.
Following the sirens in Ashkelon, four intercepts and no hits were reported.
Tuesday, 11:45 a.m.: Sirens sound in northern Israel, warning of hostile aircraft infiltration.
Monday, 11:29 a.m.: Sirens sound in Mefalsim, Netiv Ha'asara, Ashkelon, Mavki'im, Carmia, Yad Mordechai, Zikim, and the Nir Am firing range, warning of incoming missiles.
Monday, 11:27 a.m.: Sirens warn of hostile aircraft infiltration in multiple communities in northern Israel.
Monday, 11:22 a.m.: Sirens warn of hostile aircraft infiltration in multiple communities in northern Israel.
Monday, 10:32 a.m.: Sirens sound in communities near the Gaza border.
Monday, 7:18 a.m.: Sirens sound in communities near the Gaza border.
Monday, 11:15 p.m.: Sirens sounded in communities near the Gaza border.
Monday, 9:32 p.m.: The IDF announced that following a security consultation, a decision was made today (Monday), to conduct integrated security screening at the Nitzana Crossing and the Kerem Shalom Crossing. The decision was made in order to improve and upgrade the capabilities and volume of security screening of the humanitarian aid being admitted into the Gaza Strip via the Rafah Crossing in Egypt.
Trucks containing water, food, medical supplies and shelter equipment will be screened at the Nitzana Crossing and the Kerem Shalom Crossing - and will be forwarded from there to international aid organizations in the Gaza Strip via the Rafah Crossing in Egypt.
We would like to emphasize that no supplies will be entering the Gaza Strip from Israel and that all the humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip will continue to enter via the Rafah crossing in Egypt.
Monday, 9:11 p.m.: The IDF announced that a short while ago, terrorists fired anti-tank missiles from Lebanon toward the area of Metula in northern Israel. No injuries were reported. IDF artillery is striking the sources of the fire.
Monday, 5:42 p.m.: Sirens sounded in Shtula, northern Israel.
Monday, 5:08 p.m.: Sirens sounded in communities near the Gaza Strip.
Monday, 4:03 p.m.: Sirens sounded in Kibbutz Kissufim, a community near the Gaza Strip.
Monday, 3:26 p.m.: Sirens sounded in Shtula, northern Israel.
Monday, 3:21 p.m.: Sirens sounded in communities near the Gaza Strip.
Monday, 12:25 p.m.: Following the recent missile barrage at central Israel, a direct hit was reported in Holon, causing damage to a number of vehicles.
Rocket fragments were reported in both Holon and Rishon Lezion.
Nine rockets were intercepted, and one fell in an open area. No injuries were reported.
Monday, 12:01 p.m.: Missile sirens activated in central Israel.
Monday, 12:00 p.m.: Missile sirens activated in Sderot.
Monday, 10:20 a.m.: Missile sirens activated in Nahal Oz near the Gaza border.
Monday, 7:30 a.m.: Eight launches were identified from Lebanese territory toward western Galilee, six were intercepted and two fell in open areas.
Monday, 7:15 a.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.
Monday, 3:26 a.m.: Sirens sounded in Kerem Shalom, located near the border with the Gaza Strip.
Monday, 3:22 a.m.: Sirens sounded in Holit, Yated and Sdei Avraham, located near the border with the Gaza Strip.
Monday, 1:56 a.m.: Palestinian Arab sources on Sunday night reported Israeli air strikes in the eastern neighborhoods of Khan Yunis in the Gaza Strip.
Sunday, 10:13 p.m.: The IDF announced that a short while ago, an interceptor was launched toward a suspicious aerial target that crossed from Lebanon. The incident has concluded.
In addition, over the last few hours, a number of launches from Lebanon to Israel were identified. The IDF responded with fire toward the sources of the fire.
Furthermore, earlier today (Sunday), the IDF struck a terrorist cell in Lebanon.
Sunday, 4:13 p.m.: According to the IDF, Over the last few hours, a number of launches toward IDF posts in the areas of Har Dov, Zar’it, and Manara in northern Israel were identified. In response, the IDF is striking the sources of the fire in Lebanon. In addition, following a suspicious identification, the IDF responded with artillery and mortar shell fire toward Lebanese territory in the area of Manara in northern Israel.
Furthermore, a short while ago, an IDF helicopter and tanks struck terrorist infrastructure and a military site belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon. In addition, an IDF fighter jet struck a terrorist cell that attempted to launch anti-tank missiles from Lebanon toward the area of Yiftah in northern Israel.
Sunday, 3:57 p.m.: Missile sirens activated in communities in north-western Israel.
Sunday, 3:30 p.m.: Sirens sounded in communities near the Gaza Strip.
Sunday, 2:18 p.m.: Sirens sounded in Kibbutz Kissufim, a community near the Gaza Strip.
Sunday, 2:00 p.m.: Sirens sounded in communities near the Gaza Strip.
Sunday, 1:16 p.m.: Sirens sounded in communities near the Gaza Strip.
Sunday, 12:50 p.m.: The IDF announced that for the first time since the start of the war, the Artillery Corps has been operating inside the Gaza Strip and not merely on the border with Gaza.
In recent days, soldiers from the 282nd Brigade have been operating in the Gaza Strip, in cooperation with the 188th Brigade in the Shuja'iyya area of the Gaza Strip.
During their operation, the Artillery Corps struck over 20 terrorist targets, including weapons storage facilities, booby-trapped houses, and terror infrastructure of the Hamas terrorist organization.
Company Commander in the 411st Battalion of the 282nd Fire Brigade, CPT Yonatan, said: "In recent days, the battalion has been assisting the 188th Armored Brigade in its operation in the Shuja'iyya area. As part of our mission, we fired explosive and smoke shells to support the troop's advance and to provide cover fire for the rescue of forces that were engaged in combat by terrorists with machine guns and RPGs in narrow alleyways."
"Several days ago, we entered the Shuja'iyya area with the artillery and fired shells at enemy infrastructure, booby-trapped houses and at weapons storage facilities. We completed the mission, destroyed over 20 buildings, and then returned to our area of deployment to assist the forces."
Sunday, 12:45 p.m.: Sirens sounded in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, a community near the Gaza Strip.
Sunday, 11:58 a.m.: Sirens sounded in communities near the Gaza Strip.
Sunday, 10:10 a.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.
Sunday, 10:03 a.m.: Sirens sounded in northern Israel.
Saturday, 7:10p.m.: The IDF has announced the deaths of five additional soldiers, one of whom was injured on October 7 and died of his injuries on Saturday.
Saturday, 6:00p.m.: Throughout Friday night and Saturday, exchanges of fire took place on the Israel-Lebanon border. In multiple separate incidents, Hezbollah terrorists fired a number of launches towards Israeli territory, and the IDF retaliated by firing towards the source of the fire. Sirens sounded in Malkia, Misgav Am, and Moshav Elkosh in northern Israel.
Also on Saturday, IDF troops battling terrorists in Gaza engaged in close combat with terrorists in Jabaliya, and discovered weapons hidden in a school in Shuja'iyya, as well as weapons hidden inside a teddy bear. Sirens sounded in Nahal Oz, Alumim, Mefalsim, Magen, Nir Yitzhak, Kfar Aza, Nir Oz, Ein Hashlosha, Nirim, and the Nir Am firing range.