Conflict Incident Report

Israeli force violates Blue Line, attempts to kidnap a shepherd

Date of incident:

September 13, 2014

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

UNIFIL

An Israeli enemy patrol breached the "Blue Line" at 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, 50 meters into the outskirts of the Southern town of Shebaa, in a futile attempt to kidnap a Lebanese shepherd, a Lebanese Army communiqué indicated.
The incident is currently under follow-up in coordination with the UN Interim Forces in Lebanon.
http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/33152/Army-Israeli-force-violates...

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.

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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli force violates Blue Line, attempts to kidnap a shepherd