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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli gunboat violated the territorial waters of Ras El Naqoura

Date of incident: 
June 13, 2015
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

On 13 June 15, an Israeli gunboat violated the Lebanese territorial waters of Ras El Naqoura region for a two minute period and a distance of 320 meters.

http://nna-leb.gov.lb/ar/show-news/163744/

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.