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Conflict Incident Report

Army: Israeli boat breaches territorial waters

Date of incident: 
July 26, 2016
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

An Israeli  boat violated the Lebanese territorial waters off Ras Naqoura for a distance of 260 meters for a period of 3 minutes. This breach is being followed up on in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in 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.