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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli Army releases kidnapped Lebanese Shepherd

Date of incident: 
May 3, 2018
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
Lebanese Military Intelligence
UNIFIL

The Israeli army released the shepherd Ismail Saab, in coordination with the UNIFIL forces, in the Barka al-Naqar area west of Shebaa, and he was handed over to the Army intelligence.

This security incident was mapped according to the closest possible location.
Primary 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.