More loud explosions reported in Lebanese capital’s south as Hezbollah says Israeli army trying to infiltrate southern town of Odaisseh amid ongoing fighting.   06:24 Here is the Guardian’s latest report on the crisis in the Middle East,

Lebanese officials say more than 490 people have been killed as Israel warns residents it's targeting Hezbollah weapons hidden in homes.

The IDF also refused to rule out a possible ground invasion of Lebanon, as it launched a series of extensive air strikes in the country’s southern region.