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Lebanese shepherd injured while fleeing Israeli forces
Date of incident:
July 12, 2018
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
1 person
Actors/Parties Involved:
Lebanese Civilians
A Lebanese shepherd was hospitalized in South Lebanon Thursday for an injury resulting from a fall while fleeing a group of Israeli soldiers attempting to arrest him. Twelve Israeli soldiers tried to arrest Ramzi Abdel-Aal in the southern Hasbaya town of Kfar Shuba. Abdel-Aal was apprehended by the soldiers, but broke free and ran, prompting the Israeli soldiers to open fire. He was not hit by any bullets, but broke his leg in a fall as he fled. He was transported to the Marjayoun hospital. The group of soldiers also attempted to arrest a second shepherd, who was not identified.
This security incident was mapped according to the closest possible location.
Primary category:
Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
Secondary Category:
Shooting
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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