Israeli jets break sound barrier in south Lebanon causing damage

BEIRUT: Israeli jets flew low over the city of Saida in southern Lebanon yesterday causing sonic booms that broke windows and shook buildings for the first time in years, security sources and residents said.

Israeli warplanes regularly enter Lebanese airspace, the Lebanese military says, but rarely fly so low.

The Israeli military gave no immediate comment.

The sonic booms also caused panic in Saida, residents said.

Tension has risen between Lebanon’s Shi’ite group Hezbollah and Israel, which last fought a war in 2006. — Reuters