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Conflict Incident Report

LAF: Israeli planes breach Lebanon's airspace

Date of incident: 
October 14, 2015
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

The Lebanese Armed Forces Orientation Directorate issued on Wednesday the following statement:
"At 08.15 yesterday, an Israeli plane penetrated Lebanon's airspace and flew over the south, Riyak, and Baalbek. It then left at 23.10, exiting via Alma Shaab town."

http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/51169/LAF-Israeli-planes-breach-Leban...

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.