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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli reconnaissance plane violates Lebanese airspace

Date of incident: 
September 2, 2014
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

The Lebanese Army Command - Orientation Directorate issued on Tuesday the following statement: "An Israeli reconnaissance plane violated the Lebanese airspace at 6:00 a.m. from above Alma el Shaab and conducted circular flights above southern regions, Bekaa, Riyek, Baalbek and Hermel. The enemy's plane left at 13:15 p.m. from above Rmeish town."
http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/32571/Enemy-reconnaissance-plane-...

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.