LIVE: Beirut rocked by blasts as Israeli troops mass at Lebanon border to battle Hezbollah

ISRAELI forces have begun operations to pave the way for an invasion of southern Lebanon for a showdown with Hezbollah terror troops. US sources said Israel Defense Forces will soon have “boots on the ground” in small operations across the border to take out threatening Hezbollah positions. Read more here: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The Sun: