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Conflict Incident Report

Two Israeli warplanes violate Bekaa airspace

Date of incident: 
June 19, 2015
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

NNA - Two Israeli reconnaissance warplanes violated on Thursday at 6;40 the Lebanese airspace and executed circular maneuvers over Riyak, Baalbek and Hermel, then left at 21;30 towards the occupied territories, the Army said.
http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/45638/Two-Israeli-warplanes-violate-B...

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.