Live updates from Beirut after Israel invades Lebanon in bid to crush Hezbollah

ISRAEL has invaded Lebanon after weeks of a brutal airstrike campaign as it seeks to cripple terror group Hezbollah. Troops and tanks have stormed across the border hours after Israel revealed special forces had already attacked defence tunnels inside the country. In a statement just before midnight Monday UK time, the IDF said its troops were backed by artillery and the air force. It dubbed the brave gambit against Iran’s proxy army, which has rained missiles on Jewish homes for nearly a year, Operation Northern Arrows. The force described the invasion as “limited“ and “localised“ ground raids against Hezbollah terrorist targets in southern Lebanon that pose a threat to Israel. The IDF revealed planning has been going on for months and was only launched after approval by political leaders. Read more: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip an