Conflict Incident Report

Israeli reconnaissance plane violates Lebanese airspace

Date of incident:

May 16, 2016 to May 17, 2016

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

NNA - An Israeli enemy reconnaissance plane violated on Sunday at 9:50 p.m. the Lebanese skies over Alma Al-Shaab village, made a U turn over the South and Damour regions, and then left at 6:30 a.m. from above Rmeich village, a communiqué issued by the Army Command- the Guidance Directorate said on Monday. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/62070/Army-Israeli-enemy-drone-violat...

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.

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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli reconnaissance plane violates Lebanese airspace