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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli patrol failed to kidnap shepherd

Date of incident: 
July 19, 2018
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
Palestinian Civilians/Refugees

On 19/7/2018 at 10:45, a pedestrian patrol of the Israeli crossed the line of withdrawal for a distance of about 25 meters into the Lebanese territory, namely the controversial area of Kafrshuba and tried, yet failed to kidnap a shepherd.

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.