Israeli Jets Break Sound Barrier, Triggering Panic Before Nasrallah's Speech

Israeli warplanes broke the sound barrier three times over Beirut in less than 30 minutes on Tuesday, causing sonic booms that caused panic among residents just ahead of a speech by Hezbollah's chief Hassan Nasrallah.

The Israeli jets flew low over the Lebanese capital, with witnesses reporting that the planes were visible to the naked eye. The powerful sonic booms reverberated through Beirut, Metn, and Keserwan areas, shaking buildings and startling residents.

One Reuters reporter observed people at a cafe in the Badaro district scrambling for safety as the deafening sounds echoed through the city.