31 may 2013
Four Israeli military aircraft have penetrated Lebanese airspace and flown over several areas of the country in blatant violation of a UN Security Council resolution.
An unmanned aerial vehicle entered Lebanese airspace over the southern village of al-Naqoura, situated 91 kilometers (57 miles) south of Beirut, at 7:20 a.m. local time (0420 GMT) on Friday, according to a statement issued by the Lebanese military.
The remote-controlled aircraft carried out surveillance flights over several areas in southern Lebanon before it left Lebanon’s airspace at 2:15 p.m. local time (1115 GMT) while flying over al-Naqoura.
Another Israeli drone violated Lebanese airspace over the southern village of Rmeish at 10:25 a.m. local time (0725 GMT) on Friday and flew over several areas of southern Lebanon.
The Israeli aircraft left Lebanese airspace at 6:00 p.m. local time (1500 GMT) while flying over the village of al-Naqoura.
Two Israeli fighter jets also crossed into Lebanon's airspace over the southern border village of Kfar Kila, located 96 kilometers (59 miles) south of Beirut, at 12:50 p.m. local time (0950 GMT) on Friday.
The warplanes flew over several areas in Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 2:25 p.m. local time (1125 GMT) while flying over al-Naqoura.
Israel violates Lebanon's airspace on an almost daily basis, claiming the flights serve surveillance purposes.
Lebanon's government, the Hezbollah resistance movement, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have repeatedly condemned the overflights, saying they are in clear violation of UN Resolution 1701 and the country's sovereignty.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched against Lebanon in 2006, calls on Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In 2009, Lebanon filed a complaint with the United Nations, presenting over 7,000 documents pertaining to Israeli violations of Lebanese territory.
An unmanned aerial vehicle entered Lebanese airspace over the southern village of al-Naqoura, situated 91 kilometers (57 miles) south of Beirut, at 7:20 a.m. local time (0420 GMT) on Friday, according to a statement issued by the Lebanese military.
The remote-controlled aircraft carried out surveillance flights over several areas in southern Lebanon before it left Lebanon’s airspace at 2:15 p.m. local time (1115 GMT) while flying over al-Naqoura.
Another Israeli drone violated Lebanese airspace over the southern village of Rmeish at 10:25 a.m. local time (0725 GMT) on Friday and flew over several areas of southern Lebanon.
The Israeli aircraft left Lebanese airspace at 6:00 p.m. local time (1500 GMT) while flying over the village of al-Naqoura.
Two Israeli fighter jets also crossed into Lebanon's airspace over the southern border village of Kfar Kila, located 96 kilometers (59 miles) south of Beirut, at 12:50 p.m. local time (0950 GMT) on Friday.
The warplanes flew over several areas in Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 2:25 p.m. local time (1125 GMT) while flying over al-Naqoura.
Israel violates Lebanon's airspace on an almost daily basis, claiming the flights serve surveillance purposes.
Lebanon's government, the Hezbollah resistance movement, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have repeatedly condemned the overflights, saying they are in clear violation of UN Resolution 1701 and the country's sovereignty.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched against Lebanon in 2006, calls on Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In 2009, Lebanon filed a complaint with the United Nations, presenting over 7,000 documents pertaining to Israeli violations of Lebanese territory.
26 may 2013
Ra’fat Murra, in charge of political affairs in Hamas’s Beirut office, denied claims that the two rockets fired at the southern suburb of Beirut were fired from Palestinian refugee camps.
Murra said in a press release on Sunday that the allegation by the Al-Jadid TV network was an absolute lie and a clear attempt to smear the refugee camps and Palestinian refugees.
“We are surprised how the TV channel could have published the news without awaiting the official investigation into the incident,” he said, adding that the Lebanese interior minister had announced that the rockets were fired from the southeastern area.
The Hamas official emphasized that the Palestinians in Lebanon are keen on that country’s stability and security and reject violence and sabotage.
Murra said in a press release on Sunday that the allegation by the Al-Jadid TV network was an absolute lie and a clear attempt to smear the refugee camps and Palestinian refugees.
“We are surprised how the TV channel could have published the news without awaiting the official investigation into the incident,” he said, adding that the Lebanese interior minister had announced that the rockets were fired from the southeastern area.
The Hamas official emphasized that the Palestinians in Lebanon are keen on that country’s stability and security and reject violence and sabotage.
24 may 2013
Three Israeli military aircraft have penetrated Lebanese airspace and flown over several areas of the country in blatant violation of a UN Security Council resolution.
Two Israeli fighter jets crossed into Lebanon's airspace over the southern border village of Kfar Kila, located 96 kilometers (59 miles) south of Beirut, at 9:45 a.m. local time (0645 GMT) on Friday, according to a statement issued by the Lebanese military.
The warplanes flew over several areas in Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 12:15 p.m. local time (0915 GMT) while flying over the town of Alma al-Shaab.
On Thursday, an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle crossed into Lebanon's airspace over the town of Alma al-Shaab at 9:10 p.m. local time (1810 GMT). The plane carried out surveillance flights over several areas in southern Lebanon, including the towns of Riyaq and Baalbek, and left at 2:30 a.m. local time on Friday (2330 GMT on Thursday).
On May 19, Lebanese President Michel Sleiman denounced the Israeli regime’s repeated incursions into Lebanon’s airspace.
He said the Israeli overflights were “an attempt to raise tensions in southern Lebanon against the international will, which is represented by the UN peacekeeping forces in the area.”
Israel violates Lebanon's airspace on an almost daily basis, claiming the flights serve surveillance purposes.
Lebanon's government, the Hezbollah resistance movement, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have repeatedly condemned the overflights, saying they are in clear violation of UN Resolution 1701 and the country's sovereignty.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched against Lebanon in 2006, calls on Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In 2009, Lebanon filed a complaint with the United Nations, presenting over 7,000 documents pertaining to Israeli violations of Lebanese territory.
Two Israeli fighter jets crossed into Lebanon's airspace over the southern border village of Kfar Kila, located 96 kilometers (59 miles) south of Beirut, at 9:45 a.m. local time (0645 GMT) on Friday, according to a statement issued by the Lebanese military.
The warplanes flew over several areas in Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 12:15 p.m. local time (0915 GMT) while flying over the town of Alma al-Shaab.
On Thursday, an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle crossed into Lebanon's airspace over the town of Alma al-Shaab at 9:10 p.m. local time (1810 GMT). The plane carried out surveillance flights over several areas in southern Lebanon, including the towns of Riyaq and Baalbek, and left at 2:30 a.m. local time on Friday (2330 GMT on Thursday).
On May 19, Lebanese President Michel Sleiman denounced the Israeli regime’s repeated incursions into Lebanon’s airspace.
He said the Israeli overflights were “an attempt to raise tensions in southern Lebanon against the international will, which is represented by the UN peacekeeping forces in the area.”
Israel violates Lebanon's airspace on an almost daily basis, claiming the flights serve surveillance purposes.
Lebanon's government, the Hezbollah resistance movement, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have repeatedly condemned the overflights, saying they are in clear violation of UN Resolution 1701 and the country's sovereignty.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched against Lebanon in 2006, calls on Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In 2009, Lebanon filed a complaint with the United Nations, presenting over 7,000 documents pertaining to Israeli violations of Lebanese territory.
10 may 2013
Five Israeli military aircraft violate Lebanese airspace
Five Israeli military aircraft have penetrated Lebanese airspace and flown over several areas of the country in blatant violation of a UN Security Council resolution.
Two Israeli fighter jets crossed into Lebanon's airspace over the southern village of Aitaroun at 9:00 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Friday, according to a statement issued by the Lebanese military.
The warplanes flew over several areas in Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 10:35 a.m. local time (0735 GMT) while flying over the town of Alma al-Shaab.
On Thursday, three Israeli unmanned aerial vehicles crossed into Lebanon's airspace at 7:25 a.m. local time (0425 GMT). The planes carried out surveillance flights over the Western Bekaa region and several areas in southern Lebanon, and left at 6:25 a.m. local time (0325 GMT) on Friday.
Lebanese President Michel Sleiman has denounced Israel’s recent use of Lebanon’s airspace to carry out an act of aggression against Syria.
“Sleiman strongly condemned Israel’s aggression on Syrian sites [which it carried out] by violating Lebanese airspace to carry out these attacks which killed a number of civilians,” a statement released by Lebanon’s presidential office on May 5 read.
It added, “This act is not unusual for a mutual enemy [such as Israel] whose policy is based on aggression that takes advantage of the circumstances Syria is going through to carry out its aggression, just as it used to do in Lebanon during its days of crisis.”
On May 5, Syria said the Israeli regime had carried out an airstrike targeting a research center in a suburb of Damascus, following heavy losses of al-Qaeda-affiliated groups at the hands of the Syrian army. According to Syrian media reports, Israeli rockets struck the Jamraya Research Center.
Shortly after the airstrike, the Syrian Foreign Ministry sent letters to the United Nations and the UN Security Council stating that Israel’s aggression shows the links between Tel Aviv and terrorist groups operating in Syria, including the al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front.
On the same day, Syrian Information Minister Omran al-Zohbi told reporters in Damascus that Syria has the right and the duty to defend its people by all available means and would not give in to Israeli acts of aggression.
The Israeli attacks on Syria have made the Middle East more dangerous, the Syrian information minister added.
Israel violates Lebanon's airspace on an almost daily basis, claiming the flights serve surveillance purposes.
Lebanon's government, the Hezbollah resistance movement, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have repeatedly condemned the overflights, saying they are in clear violation of UN Resolution 1701 and the country's sovereignty.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched against Lebanon in 2006, calls on Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In 2009, Lebanon filed a complaint with the United Nations, presenting over 7,000 documents pertaining to Israeli violations of Lebanese territory.
Two Israeli fighter jets crossed into Lebanon's airspace over the southern village of Aitaroun at 9:00 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Friday, according to a statement issued by the Lebanese military.
The warplanes flew over several areas in Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 10:35 a.m. local time (0735 GMT) while flying over the town of Alma al-Shaab.
On Thursday, three Israeli unmanned aerial vehicles crossed into Lebanon's airspace at 7:25 a.m. local time (0425 GMT). The planes carried out surveillance flights over the Western Bekaa region and several areas in southern Lebanon, and left at 6:25 a.m. local time (0325 GMT) on Friday.
Lebanese President Michel Sleiman has denounced Israel’s recent use of Lebanon’s airspace to carry out an act of aggression against Syria.
“Sleiman strongly condemned Israel’s aggression on Syrian sites [which it carried out] by violating Lebanese airspace to carry out these attacks which killed a number of civilians,” a statement released by Lebanon’s presidential office on May 5 read.
It added, “This act is not unusual for a mutual enemy [such as Israel] whose policy is based on aggression that takes advantage of the circumstances Syria is going through to carry out its aggression, just as it used to do in Lebanon during its days of crisis.”
On May 5, Syria said the Israeli regime had carried out an airstrike targeting a research center in a suburb of Damascus, following heavy losses of al-Qaeda-affiliated groups at the hands of the Syrian army. According to Syrian media reports, Israeli rockets struck the Jamraya Research Center.
Shortly after the airstrike, the Syrian Foreign Ministry sent letters to the United Nations and the UN Security Council stating that Israel’s aggression shows the links between Tel Aviv and terrorist groups operating in Syria, including the al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front.
On the same day, Syrian Information Minister Omran al-Zohbi told reporters in Damascus that Syria has the right and the duty to defend its people by all available means and would not give in to Israeli acts of aggression.
The Israeli attacks on Syria have made the Middle East more dangerous, the Syrian information minister added.
Israel violates Lebanon's airspace on an almost daily basis, claiming the flights serve surveillance purposes.
Lebanon's government, the Hezbollah resistance movement, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have repeatedly condemned the overflights, saying they are in clear violation of UN Resolution 1701 and the country's sovereignty.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched against Lebanon in 2006, calls on Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In 2009, Lebanon filed a complaint with the United Nations, presenting over 7,000 documents pertaining to Israeli violations of Lebanese territory.
7 may 2013
Lebanon asks UN to censure Israel for violating its sovereignty
Lebanon has asked the United Nations Security Council to condemn Israel for violating its sovereignty by air, sea, and land.
In a letter to the UN Security Council, Lebanon urged the 15-member body to "compel Israel to halt its violations of Lebanon’s sovereignty by air, sea and land, and carry out all its obligations in accordance with Resolution 1701," Reuters reported on Monday.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched against Lebanon in 2006, calls on Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
"The Israeli Air Force continues to violate Lebanese airspace and in the previous days intensified its circuits above Lebanon. This constitutes a disgraceful violation of (Lebanon’s) sovereignty," the letter said.
On Friday and Sunday, Israeli warplanes carried out two airstrikes on Syria. The Syrian government called the attacks a “flagrant violation of international law.”
On Sunday, Lebanese President Michel Sleiman condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Syria. A statement issued by Lebanon’s presidential office read: “Sleiman strongly condemned Israel’s aggression on Syrian sites [which it carried out] by violating Lebanese airspace to carry out these attacks.”
“This act is not unusual for a mutual enemy [such as Israel] whose policy is based on aggression that takes advantage of the circumstances Syria is going through to carry out its aggression just as it used to do in Lebanon during its days of crisis,” the statement added.
Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Miqati also denounced the strikes, saying they “underscored once again Israel’s aggressive intentions.”
“[The strikes] fall within the series of continuous aerial violations of Lebanon’s sovereignty and its threats against Lebanon,” he said in a statement issued on Sunday.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry has sent letters to the UN Security Council stating that Israel’s aggression shows the links between Tel Aviv and terrorist groups operating in Syria, including the al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front.
Syrian Information Minister Omran al-Zoabi told reporters in Damascus on Sunday that Syria had the right and the duty to defend its people by all available means and it would not give in to Israeli acts of aggression.
The Israeli attacks on Syria have made the Middle East more dangerous, the Syrian information minister stated.
In a letter to the UN Security Council, Lebanon urged the 15-member body to "compel Israel to halt its violations of Lebanon’s sovereignty by air, sea and land, and carry out all its obligations in accordance with Resolution 1701," Reuters reported on Monday.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched against Lebanon in 2006, calls on Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
"The Israeli Air Force continues to violate Lebanese airspace and in the previous days intensified its circuits above Lebanon. This constitutes a disgraceful violation of (Lebanon’s) sovereignty," the letter said.
On Friday and Sunday, Israeli warplanes carried out two airstrikes on Syria. The Syrian government called the attacks a “flagrant violation of international law.”
On Sunday, Lebanese President Michel Sleiman condemned the Israeli airstrikes on Syria. A statement issued by Lebanon’s presidential office read: “Sleiman strongly condemned Israel’s aggression on Syrian sites [which it carried out] by violating Lebanese airspace to carry out these attacks.”
“This act is not unusual for a mutual enemy [such as Israel] whose policy is based on aggression that takes advantage of the circumstances Syria is going through to carry out its aggression just as it used to do in Lebanon during its days of crisis,” the statement added.
Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Miqati also denounced the strikes, saying they “underscored once again Israel’s aggressive intentions.”
“[The strikes] fall within the series of continuous aerial violations of Lebanon’s sovereignty and its threats against Lebanon,” he said in a statement issued on Sunday.
The Syrian Foreign Ministry has sent letters to the UN Security Council stating that Israel’s aggression shows the links between Tel Aviv and terrorist groups operating in Syria, including the al-Qaeda-linked al-Nusra Front.
Syrian Information Minister Omran al-Zoabi told reporters in Damascus on Sunday that Syria had the right and the duty to defend its people by all available means and it would not give in to Israeli acts of aggression.
The Israeli attacks on Syria have made the Middle East more dangerous, the Syrian information minister stated.
4 may 2013
Lebanon condemns Israeli violations
Lebanese President Michel Sleiman
Lebanese President Michel Sleiman has condemned the latest violation of his country's airspace by Israeli regime's warplanes.
Sleiman on Friday urged the United Nations and the international community to put pressure on Tal Aviv to end breaching Lebanon's sovereignty.
The reaction came after Lebanese Army announced that 16 Israeli military aircraft penetrated Lebanese airspace and flown over several areas of the country on Thursday.
The Lebanese president said that Israeli sorties into Lebanon's airspace are a blatant violation of UN Resolution 1701 and "a continuation of Israel's policy of aggression."
Israel violates Lebanon's airspace on an almost daily basis, claiming the flights serve surveillance purposes.
Lebanon's government, the Hezbollah resistance movement, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have repeatedly condemned the overflights, saying they are in clear violation of UN Resolution 1701 and the country's sovereignty.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched against Lebanon in 2006, calls on Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In 2009, Lebanon filed a complaint with the United Nations, presenting over 7,000 documents pertaining to Israeli violations of Lebanese territory.
Lebanese President Michel Sleiman has condemned the latest violation of his country's airspace by Israeli regime's warplanes.
Sleiman on Friday urged the United Nations and the international community to put pressure on Tal Aviv to end breaching Lebanon's sovereignty.
The reaction came after Lebanese Army announced that 16 Israeli military aircraft penetrated Lebanese airspace and flown over several areas of the country on Thursday.
The Lebanese president said that Israeli sorties into Lebanon's airspace are a blatant violation of UN Resolution 1701 and "a continuation of Israel's policy of aggression."
Israel violates Lebanon's airspace on an almost daily basis, claiming the flights serve surveillance purposes.
Lebanon's government, the Hezbollah resistance movement, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have repeatedly condemned the overflights, saying they are in clear violation of UN Resolution 1701 and the country's sovereignty.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched against Lebanon in 2006, calls on Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In 2009, Lebanon filed a complaint with the United Nations, presenting over 7,000 documents pertaining to Israeli violations of Lebanese territory.
3 may 2013
Sixteen Israeli fighter jets violate Lebanese airspace
Sixteen Israeli military aircraft have penetrated Lebanese airspace and flown over several areas of the country in blatant violation of a UN Security Council resolution.
Two Israeli fighter jets crossed into Lebanon's airspace over the southern city of Sidon, located 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Beirut, at 7:10 p.m. local time (1610 GMT) on Thursday, according to a statement issued by the Lebanese military on Friday.
The warplanes flew over several areas in Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 12:10 p.m. local time (0910 GMT) while flying over the southern village of al-Naqoura, which is situated 91 kilometers (57 miles) south of Beirut.
Later in the day, two other Israeli jets entered Lebanese airspace over the coastal city of Jounieh, located about 16 kilometers (10 miles) north of Beirut, at 10:40 p.m. local time (1940 GMT).
The aircraft left Lebanese airspace at 12:40 a.m. local time on Friday (2140 GMT on Thursday) while flying over the town of Alma al-Shaab.
Two Israeli fighter jets penetrated Lebanese airspace over Beirut at 12:35 a.m. local time on Friday (2135 GMT on Thursday). The planes flew over several areas in Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 3:15 a.m. local time (0015 GMT) while flying over Alma al-Shaab.
Two Israeli planes entered Lebanon’s airspace at 6:00 a.m. local time (0300 GMT) on Friday over Beirut. The military aircraft flew over several areas in Lebanon and left at 8:50 a.m. local time (0550 GMT) on Friday while flying over the southern village of Rmeish.
Another two Israeli jets crossed into Lebanese airspace over the town of Alma al-Shaab at 8:55 a.m. local time (0555 GMT) on Friday. They flew over several areas in Lebanon and left at 11:15 a.m. local time (0815 GMT) while flying over the village of Rmeish.
Two Israeli warplanes violated Lebanese airspace over the town of Alma al-Shaab at 10:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) on Friday. They flew over several areas in Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 11:45 a.m. local time (0845 GMT) while flying over the southern village of al-Naqoura.
Two Israeli fighter jets entered Lebanon’s airspace at 1:10 p.m. local time (1010 GMT) on Friday over the village of Rmeish. The military aircraft flew over several areas of Lebanon and left at 3:05 p.m. local time (0550 GMT) while flying over al-Naqoura.
And finally, two Israeli jets crossed into Lebanese airspace at 3:15 p.m. local time (1215 GMT) on Friday over Rmeish. They flew over several areas in Lebanon and left at 11:15 a.m. local time (0815 GMT) while flying over Alma al-Shaab.
Israel violates Lebanon's airspace on an almost daily basis, claiming the flights serve surveillance purposes.
Lebanon's government, the Hezbollah resistance movement, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have repeatedly condemned the overflights, saying they are in clear violation of UN Resolution 1701 and the country's sovereignty.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched against Lebanon in 2006, calls on Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In 2009, Lebanon filed a complaint with the United Nations, presenting over 7,000 documents pertaining to Israeli violations of Lebanese territory.
Two Israeli fighter jets crossed into Lebanon's airspace over the southern city of Sidon, located 40 kilometers (25 miles) south of Beirut, at 7:10 p.m. local time (1610 GMT) on Thursday, according to a statement issued by the Lebanese military on Friday.
The warplanes flew over several areas in Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 12:10 p.m. local time (0910 GMT) while flying over the southern village of al-Naqoura, which is situated 91 kilometers (57 miles) south of Beirut.
Later in the day, two other Israeli jets entered Lebanese airspace over the coastal city of Jounieh, located about 16 kilometers (10 miles) north of Beirut, at 10:40 p.m. local time (1940 GMT).
The aircraft left Lebanese airspace at 12:40 a.m. local time on Friday (2140 GMT on Thursday) while flying over the town of Alma al-Shaab.
Two Israeli fighter jets penetrated Lebanese airspace over Beirut at 12:35 a.m. local time on Friday (2135 GMT on Thursday). The planes flew over several areas in Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 3:15 a.m. local time (0015 GMT) while flying over Alma al-Shaab.
Two Israeli planes entered Lebanon’s airspace at 6:00 a.m. local time (0300 GMT) on Friday over Beirut. The military aircraft flew over several areas in Lebanon and left at 8:50 a.m. local time (0550 GMT) on Friday while flying over the southern village of Rmeish.
Another two Israeli jets crossed into Lebanese airspace over the town of Alma al-Shaab at 8:55 a.m. local time (0555 GMT) on Friday. They flew over several areas in Lebanon and left at 11:15 a.m. local time (0815 GMT) while flying over the village of Rmeish.
Two Israeli warplanes violated Lebanese airspace over the town of Alma al-Shaab at 10:00 a.m. local time (0700 GMT) on Friday. They flew over several areas in Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 11:45 a.m. local time (0845 GMT) while flying over the southern village of al-Naqoura.
Two Israeli fighter jets entered Lebanon’s airspace at 1:10 p.m. local time (1010 GMT) on Friday over the village of Rmeish. The military aircraft flew over several areas of Lebanon and left at 3:05 p.m. local time (0550 GMT) while flying over al-Naqoura.
And finally, two Israeli jets crossed into Lebanese airspace at 3:15 p.m. local time (1215 GMT) on Friday over Rmeish. They flew over several areas in Lebanon and left at 11:15 a.m. local time (0815 GMT) while flying over Alma al-Shaab.
Israel violates Lebanon's airspace on an almost daily basis, claiming the flights serve surveillance purposes.
Lebanon's government, the Hezbollah resistance movement, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have repeatedly condemned the overflights, saying they are in clear violation of UN Resolution 1701 and the country's sovereignty.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched against Lebanon in 2006, calls on Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In 2009, Lebanon filed a complaint with the United Nations, presenting over 7,000 documents pertaining to Israeli violations of Lebanese territory.
1 may 2013
Report: Lebanese army detains Israeli who crossed border
Lebanese security official tells Al-Manar network 34-year-old Israeli who jumped over border fence near Rosh Hanikra being interrogated; IDF confirms infiltration
An unnamed Lebanese security official told the Hezbollah-affiliated Al–Manar network Wednesday afternoon that the Lebanese army detained a 34-year-old Israeli citizen who had infiltrated into the country.
According to the report, he jumped over the border fence near Rosh Hanikra.
The IDF confirmed that at approximately 3 pm an unidentified man crossed the border at Rosh Hanikra. The army reported the incident to UNIFIL forces in south Lebanon.
Lebanese television channel Al Mayadeen, which is also affiliated with the Hezbollah terror group, reported that Lebanese intelligence personnel were interrogating the Israeli, whose identity has not been revealed as of yet
A similar incident occurred in August 2009, when a mentally ill youngster infiltrated crossed the border and was apprehended by the Lebanese army. He was returned a few days later through the Rosh Hanikra Crossing by UNIFIL forces and was transferred to police custody.
Earlier Wednesday, the Lebanese newspaper Daily Star reported that a gradual drawdown in Lebanese troop numbers in south Lebanon has led to a recent increase in standoffs between UNIFIL and suspected members of Hezbollah.
UNIFIL patrols are finding paths blocked and former temporary observation points suddenly out of bounds in what is being interpreted as Hezbollah seeking to flex its muscles on the ground at a time of "heightened regional uncertainty and aggressive postures by Israel," according to the report.
The Daily Star said UNIFIL officers are privately expressing frustration at the often humiliating confrontations with Hezbollah personnel, in which the peacekeepers feel "compelled to back down."
Lebanese army arrests Israeli after illegally crossing Lebanon’s border
The Lebanese army has arrested an Israeli man, who crossed the border fence between the occupied Palestinian territories and Lebanon.
On Wednesday, the army’s Guidance Directorate issued a statement saying the man was detained in the southern city of Ras al-Naqoura, Xinhua reported.
"A patrol belonging to the Intelligence Directorate arrested an Israeli man after he crossed the technical fence, and the Blue Line in the al-Labbouneh border area inside Lebanese territory," the statement read.
The Israeli detainee was interrogated by an officer from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the statement said.
In a similar incident last year, an Israeli who had been arrested in August was later handed to Israeli officials by the UNIFIL.
On Tuesday, six Israeli military aircraft penetrated Lebanese airspace and flew over several areas of the country in blatant violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701.
An unnamed Lebanese security official told the Hezbollah-affiliated Al–Manar network Wednesday afternoon that the Lebanese army detained a 34-year-old Israeli citizen who had infiltrated into the country.
According to the report, he jumped over the border fence near Rosh Hanikra.
The IDF confirmed that at approximately 3 pm an unidentified man crossed the border at Rosh Hanikra. The army reported the incident to UNIFIL forces in south Lebanon.
Lebanese television channel Al Mayadeen, which is also affiliated with the Hezbollah terror group, reported that Lebanese intelligence personnel were interrogating the Israeli, whose identity has not been revealed as of yet
A similar incident occurred in August 2009, when a mentally ill youngster infiltrated crossed the border and was apprehended by the Lebanese army. He was returned a few days later through the Rosh Hanikra Crossing by UNIFIL forces and was transferred to police custody.
Earlier Wednesday, the Lebanese newspaper Daily Star reported that a gradual drawdown in Lebanese troop numbers in south Lebanon has led to a recent increase in standoffs between UNIFIL and suspected members of Hezbollah.
UNIFIL patrols are finding paths blocked and former temporary observation points suddenly out of bounds in what is being interpreted as Hezbollah seeking to flex its muscles on the ground at a time of "heightened regional uncertainty and aggressive postures by Israel," according to the report.
The Daily Star said UNIFIL officers are privately expressing frustration at the often humiliating confrontations with Hezbollah personnel, in which the peacekeepers feel "compelled to back down."
Lebanese army arrests Israeli after illegally crossing Lebanon’s border
The Lebanese army has arrested an Israeli man, who crossed the border fence between the occupied Palestinian territories and Lebanon.
On Wednesday, the army’s Guidance Directorate issued a statement saying the man was detained in the southern city of Ras al-Naqoura, Xinhua reported.
"A patrol belonging to the Intelligence Directorate arrested an Israeli man after he crossed the technical fence, and the Blue Line in the al-Labbouneh border area inside Lebanese territory," the statement read.
The Israeli detainee was interrogated by an officer from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the statement said.
In a similar incident last year, an Israeli who had been arrested in August was later handed to Israeli officials by the UNIFIL.
On Tuesday, six Israeli military aircraft penetrated Lebanese airspace and flew over several areas of the country in blatant violation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701.
Six Israeli military aircraft violate Lebanese airspace
Six Israeli military aircraft have penetrated Lebanese airspace and flown over several areas of the country in blatant violation of a UN Security Council resolution.
An Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle entered Lebanese airspace over the southern village of al-Naqoura, situated 91 kilometers (57 miles) south of Beirut, at 9:05 a.m. local time (0605 GMT) on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by the Lebanese military.
The remote-controlled aircraft carried out surveillance flights over areas in southern Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 4:40 p.m. local time (1340 GMT) while flying over the village of al-Naqoura.
Later in the day, two Israeli fighter jets crossed into Lebanon's airspace over the southern border village of Kfar Kila, located 96 kilometers (59 miles) south of Beirut, at 12:40 p.m. local time (0940 GMT).
The warplanes flew over several areas in Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at around 4:00 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) while flying over the village of al-Naqoura.
Late on Monday, an Israeli drone penetrated Lebanese airspace over the southern border town of Alma al-Shaab. The aircraft carried out surveillance flights over several areas in southern Lebanon before it left Lebanese airspace at 4:20 a.m. local time (0120 GMT) on Tuesday while flying over the southern village of Rmeish.
Another Israeli drone entered Lebanon’s airspace over the village of al-Naqoura at 9:40 p.m. local time (1840 GMT) on Monday and flew over Beirut and its outskirts.
The aircraft left Lebanese airspace at 12:20 a.m. local time on Tuesday (2120 GMT on Monday) while flying over the town of Alma al-Shaab.
Earlier in the day, an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle crossed into Lebanon's airspace over Alma al-Shaab at 6:50 a.m. local time (0350 GMT). The plane carried out surveillance flights over several areas in southern Lebanon and left at 5:40 p.m. (1440 GMT) while flying over al-Naqoura.
Israel violates Lebanon's airspace on an almost daily basis, claiming the flights serve surveillance purposes.
Lebanon's government, the Hezbollah resistance movement, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have repeatedly condemned the overflights, saying they are in clear violation of UN Resolution 1701 and the country's sovereignty.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched against Lebanon in 2006, calls on Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In 2009, Lebanon filed a complaint with the United Nations, presenting over 7,000 documents pertaining to Israeli violations of Lebanese territory.
An Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle entered Lebanese airspace over the southern village of al-Naqoura, situated 91 kilometers (57 miles) south of Beirut, at 9:05 a.m. local time (0605 GMT) on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by the Lebanese military.
The remote-controlled aircraft carried out surveillance flights over areas in southern Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 4:40 p.m. local time (1340 GMT) while flying over the village of al-Naqoura.
Later in the day, two Israeli fighter jets crossed into Lebanon's airspace over the southern border village of Kfar Kila, located 96 kilometers (59 miles) south of Beirut, at 12:40 p.m. local time (0940 GMT).
The warplanes flew over several areas in Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at around 4:00 p.m. local time (1300 GMT) while flying over the village of al-Naqoura.
Late on Monday, an Israeli drone penetrated Lebanese airspace over the southern border town of Alma al-Shaab. The aircraft carried out surveillance flights over several areas in southern Lebanon before it left Lebanese airspace at 4:20 a.m. local time (0120 GMT) on Tuesday while flying over the southern village of Rmeish.
Another Israeli drone entered Lebanon’s airspace over the village of al-Naqoura at 9:40 p.m. local time (1840 GMT) on Monday and flew over Beirut and its outskirts.
The aircraft left Lebanese airspace at 12:20 a.m. local time on Tuesday (2120 GMT on Monday) while flying over the town of Alma al-Shaab.
Earlier in the day, an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle crossed into Lebanon's airspace over Alma al-Shaab at 6:50 a.m. local time (0350 GMT). The plane carried out surveillance flights over several areas in southern Lebanon and left at 5:40 p.m. (1440 GMT) while flying over al-Naqoura.
Israel violates Lebanon's airspace on an almost daily basis, claiming the flights serve surveillance purposes.
Lebanon's government, the Hezbollah resistance movement, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have repeatedly condemned the overflights, saying they are in clear violation of UN Resolution 1701 and the country's sovereignty.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched against Lebanon in 2006, calls on Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In 2009, Lebanon filed a complaint with the United Nations, presenting over 7,000 documents pertaining to Israeli violations of Lebanese territory.
27 apr 2013
Eleven Israeli military aircraft violate Lebanese airspace
Eleven Israeli military aircraft have penetrated Lebanese airspace and flown over several areas of the country in blatant violation of a UN Security Council resolution.
Eight Israeli fighter jets crossed into Lebanon's airspace over the southern border village of Kfar Kila, located 96 kilometers (59 miles) south of Beirut, at 10:15 a.m. local time (0715 GMT) on Thursday, according to a statement issued by the Lebanese military on Friday.
The warplanes flew over several areas in Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 12:10 p.m. local time (0910 GMT) while flying over the southern village of al-Naqoura, situated 91 kilometers (57 miles) south of Beirut.
In addition, three Israeli unmanned aerial vehicles entered Lebanese airspace at 12:10 p.m. local time (0910 GMT).
The remote-controlled aircraft carried out surveillance flights over the Chouf and Western Bekaa regions and the towns of Riyaq and Baalbek in southern Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 1:35 p.m. local time (1035 GMT).
Israel violates Lebanon's airspace on an almost daily basis, claiming the flights serve surveillance purposes.
Lebanon's government, the Hezbollah resistance movement, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have repeatedly condemned the overflights, saying they are in clear violation of UN Resolution 1701 and the country's sovereignty.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched against Lebanon in 2006, calls on Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In 2009, Lebanon filed a complaint with the United Nations, presenting over 7,000 documents pertaining to Israeli violations of Lebanese territory.
Eight Israeli fighter jets crossed into Lebanon's airspace over the southern border village of Kfar Kila, located 96 kilometers (59 miles) south of Beirut, at 10:15 a.m. local time (0715 GMT) on Thursday, according to a statement issued by the Lebanese military on Friday.
The warplanes flew over several areas in Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 12:10 p.m. local time (0910 GMT) while flying over the southern village of al-Naqoura, situated 91 kilometers (57 miles) south of Beirut.
In addition, three Israeli unmanned aerial vehicles entered Lebanese airspace at 12:10 p.m. local time (0910 GMT).
The remote-controlled aircraft carried out surveillance flights over the Chouf and Western Bekaa regions and the towns of Riyaq and Baalbek in southern Lebanon before leaving the country’s airspace at 1:35 p.m. local time (1035 GMT).
Israel violates Lebanon's airspace on an almost daily basis, claiming the flights serve surveillance purposes.
Lebanon's government, the Hezbollah resistance movement, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have repeatedly condemned the overflights, saying they are in clear violation of UN Resolution 1701 and the country's sovereignty.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched against Lebanon in 2006, calls on Israel to respect Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In 2009, Lebanon filed a complaint with the United Nations, presenting over 7,000 documents pertaining to Israeli violations of Lebanese territory.
Report: US asked Israel not to respond to drone launch
Search for the drone fragments
Western diplomat in Beirut says US asked for Israeli restraint since no damage was caused and to help fight against Syrian President Assad's regime
A Western diplomat in Beirut told the Lebanese newspaper a-Nahar on Saturday that the US asked Israel to show restraint and not respond immediately to the drone which was shot down over the Haifa bay on Thursday.
According to the source, the main reason for the request is that the drone, shot down over the Haifa bay, caused no damage.
In addition, the diplomat said, senior officials in the US government said that before Israel responds, those responsible for the drone and its target must be found.
The report also said that the US does not want international attention diverted from the accusations the US leveled against Syrian President Bashar Assad regarding the use of chemical weapons against opposition forces.
According to the diplomat, "The Israeli military command doesn't treat drones launched from Lebanon lightly, since their goal may be not only taking pictures, but also an assassination of senior officials, military or political."
Concurrently, Israeli officials are increasingly of the opinion that Hezbollah was not necessarily the party responsible, but the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
The Iranian force operates on Lebanese soil both for Assad's regime and for Hezbollah, and is responsible for developing the drone array in the terror group's arsenal.
Hezbollah denied any involvement in the drone launch, and the IDF Spokesperson's Unit has yet made no connection between the incident and the Shiite group.
Western diplomat in Beirut says US asked for Israeli restraint since no damage was caused and to help fight against Syrian President Assad's regime
A Western diplomat in Beirut told the Lebanese newspaper a-Nahar on Saturday that the US asked Israel to show restraint and not respond immediately to the drone which was shot down over the Haifa bay on Thursday.
According to the source, the main reason for the request is that the drone, shot down over the Haifa bay, caused no damage.
In addition, the diplomat said, senior officials in the US government said that before Israel responds, those responsible for the drone and its target must be found.
The report also said that the US does not want international attention diverted from the accusations the US leveled against Syrian President Bashar Assad regarding the use of chemical weapons against opposition forces.
According to the diplomat, "The Israeli military command doesn't treat drones launched from Lebanon lightly, since their goal may be not only taking pictures, but also an assassination of senior officials, military or political."
Concurrently, Israeli officials are increasingly of the opinion that Hezbollah was not necessarily the party responsible, but the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
The Iranian force operates on Lebanese soil both for Assad's regime and for Hezbollah, and is responsible for developing the drone array in the terror group's arsenal.
Hezbollah denied any involvement in the drone launch, and the IDF Spokesperson's Unit has yet made no connection between the incident and the Shiite group.
Israeli assessment: Iran behind downed drone
Israel believes that Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Hezbollah's patrons, behind launch of droned which penetrated Israeli air space Thursday only to be downed by IAF
Assessments that Iran is behind the launch of the unmanned drone into Israel airspace Thursday is gaining popularity among Israel's senior military and political echelons. According to current assessments, the drone, which was downed by an IAF F-16 jet a few kilometers west of Haifa's shore line, was sent by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, in contradiction to previous assessments that Hezbollah was behind the launch.
The Iranian forces, it is believed, are active on Lebanese soil in an attempt to assist Assad's Syrian regime as well as Hezbollah, and according to assessments they are charged with developing Hezbollah's drone capabilities, both in terms of hardware and know-how.
The terrorist Shiite group was quick to deny it was behind – or even involved – in Thursday's launch, and the IDF 's spokesperson unit was also careful not to directly attribute the drone to the organization. IAF F-16 jets which were scrambled from the Ramat David base were the ones who successfully downed the unmanned aircraft.
The unmanned aircraft, which was flying at an altitude of about 6,000 feet (1,800 meters), when it was downed, apparently entered Israel's airspace from the north and was heading south. A number of explosions were reportedly heard in the area.
Israel Navy vessels were then sent to search for drone's wreckage and reports of an Israeli flyover in Lebanon followed its interception.
The IDF's Spokesperson's Unit issued a statement saying, "Today (Thursday) the (army) thwarted the penetration of an unmanned aircraft into Israeli territory. Shortly after 1 pm a drone was identified as it was flying north to south along the Lebanese coastline. The air defense system tracked it for (several) minutes while it was still in Lebanese territory, and it was under surveillance throughout its flight until the interception.
"IAF planes were scrambled, as were combat helicopters, after it was determined that the aircraft was not friendly, and certainly not (an Israeli) aircraft. The Air Force commander authorized the interception," the army said. In response to the incident, Prime Minister Benjamin said: “I see this attempt to cross into Israeli territory as a very serious issue. We will continue to do whatever is necessary to ensure the citizens of Israel remain safe.” the PM said in a statement.
The prime minister received an update on the attempted infiltration of Israeli airspace when he was on a flight to the country’s north. The prime minister’s helicopters landed for a short time, until the drone was shot down, and then continued on its way.
Assessments that Iran is behind the launch of the unmanned drone into Israel airspace Thursday is gaining popularity among Israel's senior military and political echelons. According to current assessments, the drone, which was downed by an IAF F-16 jet a few kilometers west of Haifa's shore line, was sent by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, in contradiction to previous assessments that Hezbollah was behind the launch.
The Iranian forces, it is believed, are active on Lebanese soil in an attempt to assist Assad's Syrian regime as well as Hezbollah, and according to assessments they are charged with developing Hezbollah's drone capabilities, both in terms of hardware and know-how.
The terrorist Shiite group was quick to deny it was behind – or even involved – in Thursday's launch, and the IDF 's spokesperson unit was also careful not to directly attribute the drone to the organization. IAF F-16 jets which were scrambled from the Ramat David base were the ones who successfully downed the unmanned aircraft.
The unmanned aircraft, which was flying at an altitude of about 6,000 feet (1,800 meters), when it was downed, apparently entered Israel's airspace from the north and was heading south. A number of explosions were reportedly heard in the area.
Israel Navy vessels were then sent to search for drone's wreckage and reports of an Israeli flyover in Lebanon followed its interception.
The IDF's Spokesperson's Unit issued a statement saying, "Today (Thursday) the (army) thwarted the penetration of an unmanned aircraft into Israeli territory. Shortly after 1 pm a drone was identified as it was flying north to south along the Lebanese coastline. The air defense system tracked it for (several) minutes while it was still in Lebanese territory, and it was under surveillance throughout its flight until the interception.
"IAF planes were scrambled, as were combat helicopters, after it was determined that the aircraft was not friendly, and certainly not (an Israeli) aircraft. The Air Force commander authorized the interception," the army said. In response to the incident, Prime Minister Benjamin said: “I see this attempt to cross into Israeli territory as a very serious issue. We will continue to do whatever is necessary to ensure the citizens of Israel remain safe.” the PM said in a statement.
The prime minister received an update on the attempted infiltration of Israeli airspace when he was on a flight to the country’s north. The prime minister’s helicopters landed for a short time, until the drone was shot down, and then continued on its way.
25 apr 2013
TV: Hezbollah denies sending drone over Israel
Hezbollah said Thursday it did not send a drone over Israel, hours after the Israeli air force said it shot down an unmanned aircraft off the country's northern coast.
"Hezbollah denies sending any unmanned drone towards occupied Palestine," the movement's television channel al-Manar said, without elaborating.
Israel's deputy defense minister earlier put the blame squarely on Hezbollah, which had said it was behind a previous drone infiltration on October 7.
"An unmanned aircraft (UAV) was identified approaching the coast of Israel and was successfully intercepted by IAF aircraft five nautical miles off the coast of Haifa at approximately 2:00 p.m. today," the Israeli military said.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "I see this attempt to breach our borders as extremely grave. We will continue to do whatever we must to protect the security of Israel's citizens."
Israel's deputy defense minister, Danny Danon, said it was clear that Hezbollah was behind the incident.
"We're talking about another attempt by Hezbollah to send an unmanned drone into Israeli territory," he told Israel's army radio, describing it as "another attempt to destabilize the Middle East."
However, Israeli military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner was cautious, saying the incident was still being investigated.
"We don't know where the aircraft was coming from and where it was actually going," he said, adding that the navy was "searching for the remains of the UAV."
"Hezbollah denies sending any unmanned drone towards occupied Palestine," the movement's television channel al-Manar said, without elaborating.
Israel's deputy defense minister earlier put the blame squarely on Hezbollah, which had said it was behind a previous drone infiltration on October 7.
"An unmanned aircraft (UAV) was identified approaching the coast of Israel and was successfully intercepted by IAF aircraft five nautical miles off the coast of Haifa at approximately 2:00 p.m. today," the Israeli military said.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said: "I see this attempt to breach our borders as extremely grave. We will continue to do whatever we must to protect the security of Israel's citizens."
Israel's deputy defense minister, Danny Danon, said it was clear that Hezbollah was behind the incident.
"We're talking about another attempt by Hezbollah to send an unmanned drone into Israeli territory," he told Israel's army radio, describing it as "another attempt to destabilize the Middle East."
However, Israeli military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner was cautious, saying the incident was still being investigated.
"We don't know where the aircraft was coming from and where it was actually going," he said, adding that the navy was "searching for the remains of the UAV."
Israel army: Hezbollah drone shot down over Mediterranean
File - Still From Video Captured By The Israeli Air Force
The Israeli military says it has shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) belonging to Hezbollah near the northern port of Haifa.
A military spokeswoman said the drone was detected in Lebanese skies and intercepted by an F-16 fighter jet on Thursday, some nine kilometers off Haifa’s western coastline, AP reported.
A plane carrying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was visiting the Druze community in the north, was forced to land following the entrance of the drone into Israel.
In a statement, Netanyahu said the incident was of “extreme gravity.”
The Israeli navy is reportedly searching for the wreckage of the drone in the sea.
Also last October, a UAV sent by Hezbollah flew deep into Israel before being downed by an Israeli missile.
Israel Downs A Drone Over Haifa Shore
Israeli military sources that the Israeli Air Force intercepted and downed a drone believed to have been flown by Hezbollah party in southern Lebanon, and added that the drone was flying over the Haifa shore “trying to violate Israeli airspace”.
The army issued a statement declaring that the drone was flying from the north heading to the south of the country, and that the army noticed it approximately at one in the afternoon before sending F-16 war jets to down it.
The army said that the drone was relatively smaller than other drones, and that it was unclear whether it carried any weapons or explosives.
It also said that the final target of the drone remains unknown, and that the army currently only knows that was heading to the south, were the Dimona Israeli Nuclear Reactor is located.
In October of last year, Israel said that it downed a Hezbollah drone over the northern part of the Negev Desert. The army said that the drone did not carry any explosives.
The Israeli military says it has shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) belonging to Hezbollah near the northern port of Haifa.
A military spokeswoman said the drone was detected in Lebanese skies and intercepted by an F-16 fighter jet on Thursday, some nine kilometers off Haifa’s western coastline, AP reported.
A plane carrying Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was visiting the Druze community in the north, was forced to land following the entrance of the drone into Israel.
In a statement, Netanyahu said the incident was of “extreme gravity.”
The Israeli navy is reportedly searching for the wreckage of the drone in the sea.
Also last October, a UAV sent by Hezbollah flew deep into Israel before being downed by an Israeli missile.
Israel Downs A Drone Over Haifa Shore
Israeli military sources that the Israeli Air Force intercepted and downed a drone believed to have been flown by Hezbollah party in southern Lebanon, and added that the drone was flying over the Haifa shore “trying to violate Israeli airspace”.
The army issued a statement declaring that the drone was flying from the north heading to the south of the country, and that the army noticed it approximately at one in the afternoon before sending F-16 war jets to down it.
The army said that the drone was relatively smaller than other drones, and that it was unclear whether it carried any weapons or explosives.
It also said that the final target of the drone remains unknown, and that the army currently only knows that was heading to the south, were the Dimona Israeli Nuclear Reactor is located.
In October of last year, Israel said that it downed a Hezbollah drone over the northern part of the Negev Desert. The army said that the drone did not carry any explosives.
15 apr 2013
Two Israeli spy drones violate Lebanon’s airspace
Two Israeli reconnaissance planes have penetrated Lebanon’s airspace and flown over parts of the country in flagrant violation of a UN Security Council resolution.
An Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle crossed into the Lebanese airspace over the southern border town of Alma al-Shaab at 8:05 a.m. local time (0505 GMT) on Sunday, according to a statement issued by the Lebanese military.
The remote-controlled aircraft carried out surveillance flights over several areas in southern Lebanon, including the towns of Riyaq and Baalbek, before it left the airspace at around 5:00 p.m. local time (1400 GMT) while flying over the southern border village of Kfar Kila, located about 96 kilometers (59 miles) south of Beirut.
Later in the day, an Israeli drone entered Lebanon’s airspace over the southern village of al-Naqoura, situated some 91 kilometers (57 miles) south of Beirut, at 12:10 p.m. local time (0910 GMT) and flew over several areas in southern Lebanon.
The aircraft left Lebanese airspace at around 6:00 p.m. local time (1500 GMT) while flying over the southern village of Rmeish.
Israel violates Lebanon’s airspace on an almost daily basis, claiming that the flights serve surveillance purposes.
Lebanon’s government, the Hezbollah resistance movement, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have repeatedly condemned the overflights, saying they are in clear violation of UN Resolution 1701 and Lebanon’s sovereignty.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched on Lebanon in 2006, calls on the Tel Aviv regime to respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In 2009, Lebanon filed a complaint with the United Nations, presenting over 7,000 documents pertaining to Israeli violations of its territory.
An Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle crossed into the Lebanese airspace over the southern border town of Alma al-Shaab at 8:05 a.m. local time (0505 GMT) on Sunday, according to a statement issued by the Lebanese military.
The remote-controlled aircraft carried out surveillance flights over several areas in southern Lebanon, including the towns of Riyaq and Baalbek, before it left the airspace at around 5:00 p.m. local time (1400 GMT) while flying over the southern border village of Kfar Kila, located about 96 kilometers (59 miles) south of Beirut.
Later in the day, an Israeli drone entered Lebanon’s airspace over the southern village of al-Naqoura, situated some 91 kilometers (57 miles) south of Beirut, at 12:10 p.m. local time (0910 GMT) and flew over several areas in southern Lebanon.
The aircraft left Lebanese airspace at around 6:00 p.m. local time (1500 GMT) while flying over the southern village of Rmeish.
Israel violates Lebanon’s airspace on an almost daily basis, claiming that the flights serve surveillance purposes.
Lebanon’s government, the Hezbollah resistance movement, and the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have repeatedly condemned the overflights, saying they are in clear violation of UN Resolution 1701 and Lebanon’s sovereignty.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched on Lebanon in 2006, calls on the Tel Aviv regime to respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
In 2009, Lebanon filed a complaint with the United Nations, presenting over 7,000 documents pertaining to Israeli violations of its territory.
