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Conflict Incident Report

An Israeli gunboat violated the Lebanese territorial waters off Ras al-Naqoura

Date of incident: 
April 15, 2018
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

Israeli gunboat violated the Lebanese territorial waters off Ras al-Naqoura at 9:25 a.m. to an approximate distance of 260 meters for 5 minutes.

The breach is being pursued by the Lebanese Army in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in South Lebanon.

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.