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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli drone breaches Lebanese airpsace

Date of incident: 
April 24, 2017
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

A reconnaissance plane belonging to the Israeli Military violated, at 6:35 am, the Lebanese airspace, and effectuated circular flights over Riaq, Baalbeck, Jbeil, Kesserwan, West Bekaa, and the south, a communiqué by the Lebanese army indicated.
The drone left at 2:45 pm from above Naqoura. 
 

Primary category: 
Air Space Violation
Classification of conflict (primary): 
Border conflicts (Israeli border)
Violations, disputes and/or conflicts instigated by Israeli intrusions on Lebanese national territories, airspace, and territorial waters. While there currently is no Israeli military occupation on Lebanese soil, these events are classified as violations of Lebanese sovereignty and are indicative of the continuous tensions between Lebanon and Israel.