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Conflict Incident Report

Two Israeli planes fly over Lebanon

Date of incident: 
August 2, 2014

At 06.40 on Friday an Israeli reconnaissance aircraft violated Lebanese airspace, entering over the town of Rmeish and effectuating circular flights over south, Riyak, Baalbek, and Hermel. The aircraft left at 00.25 on Sunday, exiting over the town of Aalma Shaab.

Ten minutes past midnight on Saturday, a second Israeli plane entered Lebanese airspace over Aalma Shaab and flew over the entire southern region. The aircraft left at 08.10 in the morning, exiting over Rmeish."
http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/30828/LAF-Two-Israeli-planes-fly-...

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.