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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli army drone violates Lebanese skies

Date of incident: 
October 18, 2016
Death toll: 
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Number of Injured: 
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An Israeli army drone violated at 12:40 p.m. the Lebanese skies off west Nakoura, executed a circular flight over Riyak, Baalbek, Hermel, El-Metn and Baabda regions, and then left at 05:20 p.m. from above Alma el-Shaab 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.