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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli drone violates Lebanese skies

Date of incident: 
August 23, 2016
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

Israeli drone violated the Lebanese skies on the same day at 6:55 p.m. off Nakoura village carried out a circular flight over Riak, Baalbeck and Hermel regions, and then left on Tuesday at 6:45 a.m from above Rmeish village. 

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.