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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli Warplanes violated Lebanese National airspace

Date of incident: 
May 16, 2018
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

 Israeli warplanes breached the Lebanese airspace above the Southern Lebanese village of Marjeyoun, the breach took place concurrently with that of a reconnaissance drone, at a low altitude.

It is to note that the Israeli drones were both visible to the naked eye. 

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.