Lebanese humour in face of aggression: Citizens rate ‘Israeli’ sonic booms using website
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In the face of persistent psychological pressure from ‘Israeli’ aggression, a new digital platform appeared during the war as a powerful testament to Lebanese resilience.
The website jidarsot.com, titled “#Sme3to shi?” (Did you hear something?), enables citizens to report and collectively review instances of “jidar sot” (sound barrier) – the sonic booms and sounds created by ‘Israeli’ jets.
The platform functions as a crowdsourcing tool. Users submit reports of these events, which are then rated on a scale by fellow Lebanese participants.
Historical records on the site catalogue dozens of similar occurrences dating back to August 2024.
Site administrators emphasize that while individual ratings may carry a tone of dark humor, the underlying reality is grave.
“The reviews might be a joke, but the continued psychological attacks against the Lebanese people are not,” the platform states, framing each submission as an act of documentation that brings visibility to what it describes as crimes against civilians.
Beyond recording these incidents, jidarsot.com actively promotes solidarity by directing visitors to support the Lebanese Red Cross, which continues essential humanitarian work on the ground.
