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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli troops snatch Lebanese citizen

Date of incident: 
November 5, 2015
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
Lebanese Civilians

National News Agency correspondent on Thursday reported that Israeli soldiers today snatched citizen Ali Mohammad Assi, aged 20, from Kfardounin, and dragged him beyond the barbed wire in border Maroun Ras village.
The Lebanese army and the UNIFIL are intensifying contacts to recuperate the man, who already suffers from mental disorders.

http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/52225/Israeli-troops-snatch-Lebanese-...

Primary 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.