Israeli warplanes stage mock raids over southern Lebanon, breaking sound barrier

In response to drone.

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US officers in Israel for military exercise: report

AFP
October 07, 2012

US: US army officers have begun arriving in Israel ahead of joint military manoeuvres between the countries' armed forces, an Israeli newspaper said on Sunday.

The officers will supervise the arrival of hundreds of US troops on October 14 for joint manoeuvres that will take place the following week and last for three weeks, according to Yediot Aharonot.
The US-Israeli exercises will be the most important yet between the two countries, the paper said.

Time magazine reported on September 1 that Washington had significantly reduced the number of its joint military exercises with Israel, probably because of disagreement between them over how best to deal with Iran's n,,

[link to www.timesofoman.com]

Last Edited by Treyfish on 10/07/2012 08:07 AM

Why does breaking the sound barrier matter ?

That's been done since the 50's.

Lebanon should shoot the fuckers down....Other countries wouldn't stand for it.

It scares the crap out of farm animals and little kids.

That's the purpose.

BEIRUT (AP) - Lebanon's state news agency says Israeli warplanes have staged mock raids over villages in southern Lebanon, breaking the sound barrier.

The National News Agency says the planes flew low over the market town of Nabatiyeh and nearby villages on Sunday.

[link to m.apnews.com]

Yeah that's what I was thinking.

Report: Israeli warplanes set off sonic booms over Lebanon
Move seen as possible response to violation of Israeli airspace Saturday by foreign unmanned drone • The Israel Air Force shot down the unmanned aeri [link to www.israelhayom.com]

First of all if you haven't noticed the IAF flies just about anywhere it wants over the BACKWARD ME countries.

Second of all, don't let insurgents operate on your soil if you don't want repercussions.

Israel says Hezbollah sent drone

Israeli officials Sunday speculated Hezbollah dispatched a drone that was shot down by fighter jets deep inside Israel Saturday.

Arye Fishbein, the former head of Israel's air defense command, told Army Radio the long distance control capabilities needed to carry out such a mission are a sign of



Read more: [link to www.upi.com]

It breaks windows and other things.

It is quite terrifying done at low altitude, especially if you aren't expecting it.

Right on the verge of the new moon (October 15)... yeah this will end well.

BEIRUT: The head of the U.N. Interim United Forces in Lebanon, Maj. Gen. Paolo Serra, said Sunday the Israel-Lebanon border is witnessing the calmest period in years due to close ties between the peacekeepers and the Army.

“Six years following the adoption of Resolution 1701, we are witnessing the calmest period southern Lebanon has seen in many years,” Serra said on the occasion of handing leadership of Italair from Lt. Col. Andrea Cercolani to Lt Col. Giuliano Innecco.

“Much of this unprecedented peaceful period can be attributed to the ever closer relationship between UNIFIL and the Lebanese armed forces, and the kind support of the Lebanese people, for which I am deeply grateful,” he added.

UNIFIL’s peace



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(The Daily Star :: Lebanon News :: [link to www.dailystar.com.lb)]

According to the reports, the aircraft carried out sorties over various regions in Lebanon including the city of Sidon. [link to www.ynetnews.com]

Israeli warplanes violate south Lebanon airspace
October 07, 2012 03:19 PM

SIDON, south Lebanon: Four Israeli warplanes violated Lebanon's airspace Sunday circling the country's regions, the Army said in a statement,

"At 10:10 a.m., four warplanes belonging to the Israeli enemy violated Lebanese airspace..

The warplanes, along with some helicopters, also reached the airspace over the coastal city of Sidon, the sources said.

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(The Daily Star :: Lebanon News :: [link to www.dailystar.com.lb)]

Kinda like the schoolyard bully jumping up and down and screaming at the kindergartners.

They do this pretty frequently, although as Doorbert says, it may well be in response to that drone.