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| Israeli Navy Opens Fire Off Gaza | ||
| 2004-03-23 | ||
Israeli naval gunboats opened fire off Gaza City's shore Tuesday, witnesses said. The target of the attack, a day after Israel assassinated Hamas leader Ahmed Yassin in Gaza, was not immediately known.
Palestinian security sources said there were no reports of injuries and that two Israeli warships and two helicopters were in the area. The Israeli army had no immediate comment.
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| Posted by:Steve |
| #6 "Why should we comment, we're the Army. Go ask the Navy, they're the one's with the boats." This is why I love Rantburg. You get the latest news AND witty commentary. Beats the hell out of the 'real' media. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2004-3-23 9:02:05 PM |
| #5 Donald Sensing posted that there are reports of exchanges of artillery fire between Israel and Hamas, but he didn't give a link. I was hoping to find out more here. |
| Posted by: Phil Fraering 2004-3-23 5:43:33 PM |
| #4 It was a Palestinian sub - after the torpedo drowned, they shot off the oars... |
| Posted by: mojo 2004-3-23 5:27:58 PM |
| #3 I remember some years ago, perhaps 1982, fighting broke out between rival PLO factions in Tripoli Lebanon. Israeli FAC(M)s anchored in the harbor and indiscriminately shelled both sides with their 76 mm guns. Mike, you took the words right off my keyboard. Seriously, though, I think the Iowa class would be a bit much for Israel's manpower and maintenance resources, but some kind of coastal monitor with a couple of the 16" guns might be ideal. |
| Posted by: Atomic Conspiracy 2004-3-23 5:25:46 PM |
| #2 the Paleo Navy couldn't cast off to engage due to higher-than-usual surf conditions, and an onshore light breeze |
| Posted by: Frank G 2004-3-23 5:13:50 PM |
| #1 Hey, guys, wanna borrow an Iowa-class? |
| Posted by: Mike 2004-3-23 4:18:22 PM |