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Conflict Incident Report

Army reported new Israeli breach

Date of incident: 
March 2, 2017
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

NNA - The Army Command - Orientation Directorate - issued the following statement:
"At 9:55, two Israeli warplanes violated the Lebanese airspace over the town of Naqoura, and circled above the various regions of Lebanon, then left the atmosphere at 11:40 from above the town of Alma Shaab. 
 

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.