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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli gunboat breaches territorial waters of Ras Naqoura

Date of incident: 
December 13, 2017
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

Between 8:30 and 9:28, two warships belonging to the Israeli violated the Lebanese territorial waters off Ras Al Naqoura twice, the first time for 370 meters and the second time for 500 meters.

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.