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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli patrol failed to kidnap shepherd

Date of incident: 
July 24, 2018
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
Lebanese Civilians

An Israeli infantry unit crossed the borderline in Al-Radar axis near the town of Shabaa for a distance of about 40 meters, NNA field reporter said.

The Israeli infantry failed in its attempt to kidnap the shepherd, identified as A.Z.

The patrol fired several smoke bombs in the direction of the shepherd, who managed to flee away.

This security incident was mapped according to the closest possible location.
Primary category: 
Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
Secondary Category: 
Explosion
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.