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Conflict Incident Report

Israeli troops throw smoke bomb at LAF post in Ayta al Shaab

Date of incident: 
January 18, 2015
Death toll: 
0persons
Number of Injured: 
0persons
Actors/Parties Involved: 
Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)

Three LAF soldiers experienced respiratory problems after Israeli soldiers tossed a smoke bomb at an army outpost near the fence in the border town of Ayta Shaab, NNA field correspondent reported on Sunday.

The report added that both sides are on full alert.

http://www.nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/39325/Israeli-troops-throw-smoke-...

Primary category: 
Explosion
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.