Irish Times logo Irish Times 1 month ago

Israel detains 'Iranian weapons' ship

Israeli naval commandos have boarded a ship suspected of carrying Iranian-supplied rockets destined for Lebanon's Hezbullah group and taken the vessel to an Israeli port, the government said today. Full Article at Irish Times

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  2. U.S. Republican Party
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  1. Stopping the Iranian weapons ship was an important achievement for the Israel Defence Forces and the state of Israel
    Shimon Peres – Shimon Peres SOURCE: Irish Times 1 month ago
  2. Yes. It strengthens (the group) and improves its long-range firing capability into Israel.
    View articles, topics, and photos related to this quote – Matan Vilnai SOURCE: Irish Times 1 month ago
  3. Today the whole world can see the large gap between Syria and Iran's statements and their actual activities ... The ship's arrest is not only of critical military importance, but also of political importance. Facts cannot be argued with.
    Shimon Peres – Shimon Peres SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 1 month ago
  4. Today the whole world can see the large gap between Syria and Iran's statements and their actual activities
    Shimon Peres – Shimon Peres SOURCE: The Seattle Times 1 month ago
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