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.

News ID: 73035

Date: 12 October 2018 - 16:50

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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