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Israeli F-16's went supersonic over Beirut

October 8, 2003 (by Adi Vaknin) - Israeli Fighting Falcons flew over Lebanon today , as part of the War on Terror, and as an extension to the attack on Syria two days ago. This time noordnance has been deployed.
The F-16's flew over Beirut at supersonic speed and reached the northern city of Tripoli.

According to Israel, this flight was a warning to Lebanon. A warning that they should fight against terror instead of hosting it.