IAF Fighter Jets Fly Over Beirut

Israeli Jets Enter Lebanese Airspace, Fly Over Capital

According to Lebanese media, Israeli fighter jets entered Lebanese airspace and flew over the capital, Beirut, on Thursday. This incident marked the first time Israeli jets have flown over Beirut since 2006. The jets reportedly flew at high altitude and did not violate Lebanese airspace.

Jets Were Unarmed and Did Not Attack

Lebanese officials have condemned the incident as a violation of Lebanese sovereignty. However, Israeli officials have stated that the jets were unarmed and did not attack any targets in Lebanon. The Israeli military has not commented on the incident.

Incident Comes Amid Tensions Between Israel and Lebanon

The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Israel and Lebanon. In recent months, there have been several incidents of cross-border fire between the two countries. Israel has also accused Lebanon of allowing Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants to operate in the country.

The Israeli military has stated that it will continue to operate in Lebanese airspace to protect its security interests. However, Lebanon has warned that it will not tolerate any violations of its sovereignty.