Conflict Incident Report

Israeli warplane violates Bekaa airspace

Date of incident:

February 16, 2016

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

An Israeli war jet violated on Monday the Bekaa airspace at 15;30 and executed circular maneuvers over Riyak, Baalbek and Hermel, then left at 22;15 towards the occupied territories, the Army Directorate said on Tuesday in a statement.

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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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli warplane violates Bekaa airspace