Eight Israeli soldiers have died in a confrontation with Hezbollah forces, following an ambush by guerrilla forces sent to dismantle a tunnel network in Lebanon.

The Times reports that Iran launched a missile attack on Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, and other Israeli cities on Tuesday night following Israel’s first military operation in Lebanon in 18 years.

Migrants will face extended stays in hotels for up to three years due to delays in processing asylum applications, leading to higher-than-expected costs borne by the Home Office.

The Times reports that Israel appears to be preparing for a ground invasion of Lebanon, with hundreds of tanks gathering near its northern border.