Conflict Incident Report

Army: 6 israeli gunboats breach Lebanese territorial waters facing Ras Naqoura

Date of incident:

January 13, 2016

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Six Israeli gunboats on Wednesday breached the Lebanese territorial waters facing Ras Naqoura between 8:00 a.m. and 11:04 a.m., at the distance of 400 meters, a Lebanese Army communiqué said on Wednesday.
The breach is currently being coordinated with UNIFIL, the army communiqué added.

http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/55138/Army-Enemy-gunboats-breach-Leba...

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: 6 israeli gunboats breach Lebanese territorial waters facing Ras Naqoura