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Israeli Jets Break Sound Barrier Over Beirut, Causing Panic

Published March 20, 2026, 14:10
Israeli Jets Break Sound Barrier Over Beirut, Causing Panic

Israeli fighter jets flew at low altitude over Beirut today, breaking the sound barrier and causing panic among residents on the day of Eid al-Fitr. The sonic booms were heard throughout the city and its suburbs. The incident occurs amid the broader tension in the Middle East and the war that has erupted in Lebanon, with exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah. A week ago, Israeli aircraft had dropped leaflets over Beirut, also causing panic.