US Warship Docks in Israeli Port for First Time in 20 Years
TEHRAN (defapress)- The USS Ross became the first United States warship to dock in Israel in nearly 20 years.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boarded the guided-missile destroyer, stationed in Ashdod, to mark the occasion, massdar news said.
In a short speech, Netanyahu called the visit “significant” and symbolic of “deep alliance” between Israel and the US.
“President [Donald] Trump has given full support to our policy and that this destroyer is visiting here today is an expression of that American support,” the Israeli leader added.
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