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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli patrol fired 2 flare bombs towards Lebanese territories

Date of incident: 
July 21, 2018
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons

In an issued communiqué by the Lebanese Army Command, it indicated that an Israeli patrol launched two flare bombs in the direction of the Lebanese territories over the Wazzani River at 11:23 p.m., following which it headed back towards the occupied Palestinian territories at 11:25 p.m.

The communiqué added that army units have taken the appropriate measures in this respect, following-up on said breach in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in South Lebanon.

Primary 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.