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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli patrol attempts to kidnap Shebaa shepard, captures 50 goat

Date of incident: 
April 27, 2017
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
Lebanese Civilians

An Israeli patrol attempted to kidnap a shepherd, Maher Fares Hamdan, in Shebaa outskirts, but he managed to escape, NNA field reporter said, adding that the Israeli military managed to capture 50 goats and lead them inside the occupied zone.
It is to note that the Israeli patrol breached 30 meters inside the withdrawal line, NNA reporter added. 
 

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.