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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli warplanes violate Lebanon's airspace, throw 16 thermal balloons

Date of incident: 
January 11, 2017
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

Israeli warplanes violated the Lebanese airspace facing Ras Naqoura and launched 16 thermal balloons over the Lebanese regional waters.

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.