Press TV reported that Israeli troops have abducted a Lebanese shepherd from the occupied Shebaa farms in southern Lebanon.An Israeli commando force of 15 soldiers crossed the border of the Shebaa farms on Monday, abducting Lebanese shepherd Youssef Hussein Rhayyel.
Rhayyel was taken to an Israeli military post in the occupied farms.
The Israeli regime forces informed the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) of the abduction.
“UNIFIL duly informed the Lebanese army about the kidnap operation, whilst UNIFIL General Commander, Paolo Serra is holding necessary contacts to ensure the release of the shepherd,” said UNIFIL spokesperson, Andrea Tinenti.
Lebanese army reportedly said in a statement that Rhayyel was kidnapped inside the liberated part of Shebaa region.
On July 2, Israeli soldiers abducted two other shepherds from an area near the town of Shebaa. The men were freed a day later.
The Israeli military frequently violates Lebanon’s airspace, territorial waters and border.
The violations contravene United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended the Israeli war on Lebanon in 2006.
UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which brokered a ceasefire in the war of aggression Israel launched on Lebanon in 2006, calls on Tel Aviv to respect Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
