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Lebanese Army Says Israeli Military Boat Entered Lebanon’s Territorial Waters

CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Lebanese army said on Saturday that an Israeli military boat had entered the country's territorial waters near the southern Lebanese city of Naqoura.
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"On August 25, 2023, from 06:50 to 09:00 [from 03:50 to 06:00 GMT], an Israeli enemy military boat intruded into Lebanese territorial waters at a distance of about 300 meters [984 feet] opposite Cape Naqoura," the Lebanese army said.
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