Conflict Incident Report

Israeli infantry force fails to kidnap shepherd from Shebaa

Date of incident:

May 18, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

NNA - An Israeli infantry force crossed the border line on the Shebaa Farms axis for a distance of 50 meters approximately, and tried to kidnap a Shepherd, but he managed to escape, as reported by the NNA correspondent.
This force has detained the herd of cattle for about half an hour, and then withdrew to the occupied territories.
http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/44316/Enemy-Infantry-force-fails-to-k...

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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Israeli infantry force fails to kidnap shepherd from Shebaa