Conflict Incident Report

Israeli reconnaissance planes fly over south Lebanon

Date of incident:

February 4, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

The Lebanese Armed Forces Orientations Directorate issued on Wednesday the following statement:

"At 8.00 a.m. yesterday, an Israeli reconnaissance plane breached Lebanese airspace, entering over the town of Aalma Shaab. The drone effectuated circular manoeuvres over the southern region, then left Lebanon at 15.00, exiting over the town of Kfar Killa.

At 15.40 on the same day, a second Israeli drone penetrated Lebanon's airspace over the town of Rmeish. The plan flew over Iklim Kharroub and the south, and then left at 23.00, exiting above Aalma Shaab."

http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/40135/Israeli-reconnaissance-plan...

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.

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Israeli reconnaissance planes fly over south Lebanon