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Conflict Incident Report
Israeli troops nab cattle after failing to abduct shepherds in chebaa
Date of incident:
June 14, 2015
Death toll:
0persons
Number of Injured:
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved:
Lebanese Civilians
Israeli troops stole a herd of cattle after failing to abduct a number of shepherds in the outskirts of the southern town of Shebaa inside Lebanese territory. An Israeli infantry force crossed the border this afternoon in the Jabal al-Zalqa area in the outskirts of the town of Shebaa, where it tried to kidnap a number of shepherds who eventually managed to escape. After their botched attempt, the soldiers nabbed a herd of cattle and took it to the occupied Shebaa Farms.
http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/182061-israeli-troops-nab-cattle-afte...
Primary category:
Hostage Taking Situation [inc. attempt, release]
Secondary Category:
Land Violation/Land Borders Crossing
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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