Israel begins its ground invasion of Lebanon | LBC

Nick Ferrari is joined by Dr Einat Wilf - former member of the Israeli Parliament (2010-2013), who also served as an Intelligence Officer in the IDF, and Professor Anthony King - Professor of Defence and Security Studies at the University of Exeter.

This comes as Israeli troops have begun a 'limited, localised and targeted' ground incursion into Lebanon, the military confirms.

"These targets are located in villages close to the border and pose an immediate threat to Israeli communities in northern Israel," it added.

It comes after heavy artillery fire was reported in towns on Lebanon's southern border.

Some Lebanese Armed Forces troops are reportedly repositioning near the border as Israel warned that it would proceed with the next phase of its fighting with Hezbollah.

The Israel Defence Forces also launched small ground raids against Hezbollah on Monday night ahead of the "next phases of combat" on its northern border with Lebanon.

Thousands have been pictured crossing the border into Syria as they desperately try to escape.

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