Lebanese sources: Troops open fire on IAF planes over Lebanon

Lebanese troops opened fire Thursday on Israel Air Force warplanes flying low over southern Lebanon, but no hits were reported, Lebanese officials said.

Lebanese soldiers opened up with machine guns and light anti-aircraft weapons mounted on armored vehicles at two planes that flew by just east of Marjayoun near the border at midmorning, a Lebanese security official said. A total of 150 rounds were fired, he added. A senior Lebanese military officer also said the army confronted the Israeli planes, but gave no details.

Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity in the absence of a formal
announcement from the military command.

It was the first time Lebanese troops had opened fire on Israeli aircraft
since an August 14, 2006 cease-fire ended a month-long war between Israel and Hezbollah guerrillas. More...