Conflict Incident Report

Shepherd escapes abduction in Naqqar following Israeli breach of borders

Date of incident:

April 13, 2016

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Lebanese Civilians

NNA - Lebanese Shepherd escaped on Wednesday abduction after that an Israeli force attempted to arrest him while he was herding his goats.

The Israeli force had breached the border line of about 40 meters.
http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/59926/Shepherd-escapes-abduction-in-N...

Primary category:

Land Violation/Land Borders Crossing

Secondary 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.

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Conflict Incident Report

Shepherd escapes abduction in Naqqar following Israeli breach of borders