Conflict Incident Report

Army: Three Israeli drones violated Lebanon's airspace

Date of incident:

January 23, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

The Army Command - Orientation Directorate - issued on Friday the following statement:

"At 18:10 yesterday, two Israeli enemy reconnaissance planes breached the Lebanese airspace over the town of Naqoura, and circled over the southern regions, Riyak, Baalbek and Hermel, then left the atmosphere at 19.55 towards the occupied territories.

At approximately 16:30 pm, a similar plane violated the Lebanese airspace over the town of Rmeish, and circled over southern regions, then left at 23.50 over Alma Shaab."

http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/39564/Army-Three-Israeli-drones-v...

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: Three Israeli drones violated Lebanon's airspace