Conflict Incident Report

Army: Israeli reconnaissance plane violates Lebanese airspace

Date of incident:

January 7, 2016

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

A reconnaissance plane belonging to the Israeli violated, at 8:15 am today, over Alma Shaab village in the south, and effectuated circular flights off regions in the south, Jbeil, and Shekka, a communiqué by the Lebanese army indicated on Thursday.

The spying jet left at 3:00 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.

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Army: Israeli reconnaissance plane violates Lebanese airspace