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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli warplane violates Lebanon's airspace

Date of incident: 
August 8, 2016
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

NNA - An Israeli warplane violated the Lebanese airspace on Monday at 6;30 and executed circular maneuvers over Riyak, Zahle and the South, then left at 22;00 towards the occupied territories, the Army said in a statement on Tuesday. 

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.