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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli plane breaches Lebanese airspace over southern localities

Date of incident: 
March 11, 2018
Death toll: 
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Number of Injured: 
0persons

An Israeli aircraft violated Sunday at 14.30 pm the Lebanese airspace over Kfer Kela town, effectuating circular maneuvers off the southern localities, west Beqa, Rayak, Baalbek and Hermel, a communiqué by the Lebanese Army Command said.

The plane then left the Lebanese airspace at 23.15 pm over the aforementioned town. 

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.