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Israeli military boat violates Lebanese waters
Date of incident:
November 6, 2018
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
An Israeli military boat violated Lebanese territorial waters off the coast of the southern Naqoura area early Tuesday morning, according to an Army statement published Wednesday.
The boat allegedly entered Lebanese waters in two phases between 7:39 and 8:52 a.m. Tuesday, coming within 240 meters of shore.
The Lebanese Army is reportedly following up on the two violations in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, which is based in Naqoura.
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.
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