Conflict Incident Report

Army reports new Israeli sea breach

Date of incident:

August 16, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

The Army Command - Orientation Directorate - issued on Monday the following statement:
"Yesterday at 9:36 pm, an Israeli boat breached the Lebanese territorial waters off Ras Naqoura for a distance of 280 meters for an hour and four minutes.
The violation is being followed up in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon."

http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/48184/Army-reports-new-Israeli-sea-br...

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 reports new Israeli sea breach