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Conflict Incident Report

An Israeli boat violated Lebanese territorial waters in two phases

Date of incident: 
April 23, 2019
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

The following statement was issued by the Army Command - Orientation Directorate: "On 23/4/2019, between 18.20 and 18:30, an Israeli military boat violated Lebanese territorial waters opposite Ras al-Naqoura in two phases, up to a maximum of 315 meters.
At approximately 6:00 pm, the aforementioned boat was able to breach the aforementioned sea spot for about 410 meters and for 5 minutes.

The two breaches are 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.