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Conflict Incident Report

LAF: Israeli drone breaches Lebanon's airspace over south

Date of incident: 
November 20, 2016
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

At 17.52 on Saturday, an Israeli drone penetrated Lebanon's airspace over Alma Shaab town and flew over the south and western Bekaa. The drone then left at 20.15, exiting over Rmeish.

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.