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Conflict Incident Report

Explosion heard near Litani River amid Israeli flyover

Date of incident: 
October 14, 2018
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

An explosion was heard Sunday evening near the town of Zrarieh, north of the Litani River, a source told The Daily Star. The explosion coincided with flyovers by Israeli planes in Lebanese airspace.

Primary category: 
Air Space Violation
Secondary Category: 
Explosion
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.