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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli military boat breaches Lebanese waters off Naqoura

Date of incident: 
June 11, 2017
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

A military boat belonging to Israel violated, at 7:00 pm, the Lebanese territorial waters, and infiltrated some 148 meters into the sea of Ras Naqoura, a communiqué by the Lebanese army indicated on Monday. 

The boat maneuvered for two minutes before retreating. 

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.