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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli gunboat breaches territorial waters of Ras Naqoura

Date of incident: 
November 20, 2018
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

An Israeli enemy gunboat violated the Lebanese territorial waters off Ras al-Naqoura at 23:10 hours on Monday, to an approximate distance of 295 meters for 7 minutes, an Army Command communiqué indicated.

The breach is being pursued in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in South Lebanon. 

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.