Conflict Incident Report

Army reports new Israeli maritime breach

Date of incident:

November 10, 2016

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Between 10:47 and 12:29 an Israeli war boat breached the Lebanese territorial waters off Ras Naqoura, on three consecutive attempts, the farthest of which for a distance of 445 meters. This breach is being followed up on in coordination with the UNIFIL.

Source Link:

http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/71145/Army-reports-new-enemy-m…

Primary category:

Sea-Border Crossing/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.

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Army reports new Israeli maritime breach