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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli aircraft violates Lebanese airspace

Date of incident: 
April 18, 2017
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

An Israeli drone violated  at 12:00 noon the Lebanese skies from above Alma Al-Shaab village, executed a circular flight over Baabda and Beirut and its suburbs, and then left at 11:10 p.m. from above Nakoura village, a communiqué issued by the Army Command- the Guidance Directorate said. 
 

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.