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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli plane violates Lebanese airspace

Date of incident: 
August 9, 2014
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

The LAF Orientation Directorate issued on Saturday the following statement:
"At 16.50 on Friday an Israeli reconnaissance plane entered Lebanese airspace over the town of Aalma Shaab and flew over the southern region. The aircraft then left at 00.20, exiting via the same entry route."
http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/31315/Israeli-aircraft-breaches-L...

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.