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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli breach of Lebanese airspace

Date of incident: 
May 5, 2016
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

Israeli warplanes are currently conducting high-altitude overflights over the localities of Merjeyoun, Hasbaya, Jabal Sheikh and Shabaa farms, NNA reporter said on Thursday.

http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/60997/Fresh-Israeli-breach-of-Lebanes...

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.