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Conflict Incident Report

Army reports new Israeli maritime breach

Date of incident: 
June 8, 2017
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

At 08:55, an Israeli gunboat violated the Lebanese territorial waters off Ras al-Naqoura for a distance of about 204 meters and for 10 minutes.
The issue of the breach is being pursued in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).

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.