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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli reconnaissance warplane violates Lebanon's airspace

Date of incident: 
November 2, 2016
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

An Israeli reconnaissance warplane violated the Lebanese airspace at 13;05 and executed circular maneuvers over Baabda, Beirut, Jbeil, Keserwan, Riyak, Baalbek and Hermel, then left at 19;45 towards the occupied territories, the Army said in a statement.

This security incident was mapped according to the closest possible location.
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.