Israel says 40 rockets fired from Lebanon targeting northern Israel

JERUSALEM - About 40 rockets were fired from Lebanon targeting northern Israel on Saturday following the sounding of sirens throughout the region, according to a statement by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

"Approximately 40 launches from Lebanon toward the area of Meron in northern Israel were identified," said the statement issued early Saturday morning.

According to the statement, the IDF responded by striking a Lebanese military cell that took part in the launches.