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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli plane violates Lebanese airspace

Date of incident: 
October 19, 2015
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

An Israeli reconnaissance plane violated the Lebanese airspace at 8:00 a.m. on Monday above Naqoura region of South Lebanon, a Lebanese Army communiqué said.

The plane effectuated circular maneuvers in the skies of several southern regions, and then left at 5:15 p.m. towards the occupied zone from above Rmeish village, the army communiqué added. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/51384/Enemy-plane-violates-Lebanese-a...

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.