Conflict Incident Report

LAF: Israeli aircraft breaches Lebanon's sovereignty over south and Chouf

Date of incident:

May 30, 2016

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

The Lebanese Armed Forces Orientation Directorate issued on Monday the following statement: "At 13.40 yesterday, a reconnaissance aircraft belonging to the Israeli army breached Lebanese airspace. It entered over Alma Shaab and effectuated circular maneuvers over the Chouf and the south. It then left at 19.30, exiting via same entry route."

http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/63329/LAF-Israeli-aircraft-breaches-L...

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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LAF: Israeli aircraft breaches Lebanon's sovereignty over south and Chouf