David Lammy urges Brits to leave Lebanon as Israel begins ground operation [Video]

The Israeli military on Tuesday said it had begun a “limited, localized” ground operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.

It said it was striking Hezbollah targets in areas close to the Israeli border, and that air force and artillery units were carrying out attacks to support the ground forces.

“A few hours ago, the IDF began limited, localized and targeted ground raids,” it said. “These targets are located in villages close to the border and pose an immediate threat to Israeli communities in northern Israel.”

The incursion came shortly after it was approved by Israeli political leaders and marked a new stage in Israel’s war against the Iranian-backed militant group.

It came after Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Monday urged Britons to leave Lebanon before a ground incursion was launched by Israeli forces.

Speaking to Sky News, Mr Lammy said the situation in Lebanon is “fast-moving” and ministers can’t …