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Conflict Incident Report

Two Israeli warplanes violate Lebanese airspace

Date of incident: 
August 31, 2015
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

An Israeli reconnaissance warplane violated on Friday at 8;05 the Lebanese airspace and executed circular maneuvers over Riyak, Hermel , Beirut and its suburbs then left at 17;00 towards the occupied territories, the Army directorate said.

http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/48841/Two-Israeli-warplanes-violate-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.