International Business Times logo International Business Times 3 weeks ago

Israeli navy intercepts arms ship: military

Deputy Defense Minister Matan Vilnai told Army Radio that Katyusha rockets were found on the Antigua-flagged Francop, which the military said was intercepted overnight in the Mediterranean Sea, 100 miles from Israel. Full Article at International Business Times

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  1. Stopping the Iranian weapons ship was an important achievement for the Israel Defense Forces and the state of Israel
    Shimon Peres – Shimon Peres SOURCE: International Business Times 3 weeks ago
  2. Yes. It strengthens (the group) and improves its long-range firing capability into Israel.
    – Matan Vilnai SOURCE: International Business Times 3 weeks ago
  3. 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 3 weeks ago
  4. Yes. It strengthens (the group) and improves its long-range firing capability into Israel.
    – Matan Vilnai SOURCE: Irish Times 3 weeks ago
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