Posted on 02/07/2010 11:35:20 PM PST by ErnstStavroBlofeld
Two Israeli missile boats reportedly passed through the Suez Canal Thursday morning, according to Arab media reports over the weekend. Egyptian authorities reportedly adopted strict security measures to ensure the ships' safety. According to the reports, the two Navy ships traveled through the canal en route to the Red Sea.The sources did not provide the exact ultimate destination of the missile boats. However, Egyptian maritime sources quoted in the Arab media estimated that both ships were headed to the Persian Gulf and may reach it within four days. The veracity of these estimates is unclear.
The sail through the Suez Canal was coordinated with Egyptian authorities, which reportedly adopted strict security arrangements to ensure the safe passage of the two Israeli ships. According to Arab media, Egyptian forces prevented any vessels from passing through the Canal and also stopped the vehicular traffic on the road leading to it.
According to the reports, one Israeli missile boat already passed through the Suez Canal in June and July of last year. In one case, the Israeli ship was said to have been accompanied by an Israeli submarine. Last week, Egyptian newspaper al-Shuruq reported that the US has been holding extensive maneuvers in the Persian Gulf, including some across Iran's shores. The report was based on information provided by senior Egyptian sources.
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They have speedboats and C802 missile batteries especially at that “chockepoint” at the Strait of Hormuz.
Better fill up the tank.
I kinda had the feeling back in the fall when Obama seemed to abandon Israel that May or June might be the target time.
Bibi owes Obama nothing.
The Israeli’s should go ahead, let Obamy pick up the pieces. He would be forced to help Israel because of public perception and the Jewish vote.
If you’d like to be on or off, please FR mail me.
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I’m wondering if those Israeli warships will put into Jeddah to take on water and refuel, and let their crews have some much needed shore liberty in that wild liberty city.
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