Conflict Incident Report

Israeli boat violates Lebanese regional waters

Date of incident:

May 17, 2016

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

An Israeli enemy boat violated on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. the Lebanese regional waters off Ras Nakoura region for a distance of 203 meters and a period of seven minutes, a communiqué issued by the Army Command- the Guidance Directorate said on Wednesday. The communiqué added that the army, in coordination with the UNIFIL, is following up on the violation. http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/62259/Israeli-enemy-boat-violates-Leb...

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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Israeli boat violates Lebanese regional waters