Live UpdateFrom the Liveblog of Saturday, May 13, 2023
Heavy rocket barrages fired at Ashdod, Gaza border communities

Smoke following interceptions by the Iron Dome air defense system are seen in the sky above Ashdod on May 13, 2023 (Courtesy)
Rocket barrages are fired the coastal city of Ashdod and Gaza border communities after the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group vowed to renew rocket fire.
Alert sirens are sounding in a number of localities.
There are no immediate reports of injuries.
Residents report hearing the Iron Dome missile defense system intercepting a number of the projectiles.