Conflict Incident Report

Two Israeli boats breach territorial waters: Army

Date of incident:

September 1, 2015

Death toll:

0persons

Number of Injured:

0persons

Actors/Parties Involved:

Israeli army

The Army Command - Orientation Directorate - issued on Tuesday the following statement:
"Today at 10:35, a boat belonging to the Israeli enemy breached the Lebanese territorial waters to a distance of 223 meters for a period of 5 minutes. At approximately 11:18, a similar breach to the Lebanese territorial waters was carried out by another boat for a distance of 240 meters and for a period of 3 minutes.
This issue is being followed up in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon."

http://nna-leb.gov.lb/en/show-news/49019/Two-Israeli-boats-breach-territ...

Primary category:

Sea-Border Crossing/Violation

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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Two Israeli boats breach territorial waters: Army