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Conflict Incident Report

Israel patrol enters Shebaa outskirts and attempts to abduct a shepherd

Date of incident: 
July 6, 2017
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
Lebanese Civilians

On 06 July 17, Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) reported that an Israeli patrol entered Shebaa outskirts and attempted to abduct a shepherd without success then drew back.

Primary category: 
Land Violation/Land Borders Crossing
Secondary Category: 
Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
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.