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Conflict Incident Report

Army: Israeli plane violated Lebanese airspace

Date of incident: 
August 13, 2016
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

NNA - A reconnaissance plane belonging to the Israeli enemy violated, at 8:10 am today, the Lebanese airspace over Kfarkela, and effectuated circular flights off the south, West Bekaa, Riaq, Baalback, and Hermel, then left at 7:30 pm from above Alma Shaab town, a communiqué by the Lebanese army indicated on Friday. 

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.