Nearly 500 killed in Israeli strikes, Lebanon says, as fears of escalation grow – as it happened

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• Israeli strikes leave hundreds dead in heaviest daily toll in Lebanon since Gaza war began

Israel's defense minister Yoav Gallant has told the Israeli public they must stay calm, disciplined and fully compliant with the home front command's instructions" in the coming days as Israel expands its military operation against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Haaretz reports that Israel's home front command issued emergency guidelines on Sunday for residents of the Jezreel Valley and northern regions which included shutting educational establoshments, closing beaches, and limiting public gatherings. Workplaces can stay in operation if they have designated protection areas.