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Report: U.S., Israeli warships cross Suez Canal toward Red Sea
Haaretz ^

Posted on 06/19/2010 6:44:15 AM PDT by jhpigott

Egypt opposition angered at government for allowing the fleet of more than 12 ships to cross Egyptian manned waterway, Al-Quds Al-Arabi reports.

By Jack Khoury

More than twelve United States Naval warships and at least one Israeli ship crossed the Suez Canal towards the Red Sea on Friday, British Arabic Language newspaper Al-Quds Al-Arabi reported Saturday.

According to the report, thousands of Egyptian soldiers were deployed along the Suez Canal guarding the ships' passage, which included a U.S. aircraft carrier.

The Suez Canal is a strategic Egyptian waterway which connects between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea.

According to eyewitnesses, the U.S. battleships were the largest to have crossed the Canal in many years, Al-Quds reported.

Egyptian opposition members have criticized the government for cooperating with the U.S. and Israeli forces and allowing the ships' passage through Egyptian territorial waters.

They said they viewed the event as Egyptian participation in an international scandal, and added that the opposition would not sit with its arms crossed while the country allowed a fleet of U.S. and Israeli military ships to cross.

(Excerpt) Read more at haaretz.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; Israel; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: canal; cross; egypt; egyptian; iran; israel; israeli; military; redsea; report; suez; suezcanal
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To: jhpigott
The Egyptians have short memories...sometimes I think we should have let the French and Brits take back the canal.
21 posted on 06/19/2010 7:35:58 AM PDT by Red Dog #1
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To: sonofstrangelove; SunkenCiv; AmericanInTokyo; TigerLikesRooster; FARS; MestaMachine; SJackson; ...

WOW


22 posted on 06/19/2010 7:38:09 AM PDT by hennie pennie
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To: Eric in the Ozarks
"....We visited Pearl Harbor three months ago. The Missouri was just out of dry dock with a fresh repaint and looked like a brand new BB (except for the tiny bump in the deck where a kamikaze had bounced off.)....."

We also visited Mighty Mo about 4 years ago- probably the most awesome tour I have ever taken. The guides are especially knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The anteroom where MaCarthur and Nimitz et al gathered just before meeting the Japanese was chilling (in a good way).

This a must do for anyone visiting Oahu.

23 posted on 06/19/2010 7:39:00 AM PDT by Victor (If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert." -David Ben-Gurion, the first Prime Minister)
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To: jhpigott

24 posted on 06/19/2010 7:40:47 AM PDT by Bean Counter (Stout Hearts...)
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To: Constitutions Grandchild
Japs sign surrender on USS Missouri
25 posted on 06/19/2010 7:44:43 AM PDT by mc5cents
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To: hennie pennie
Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Truman CSG Completes JTFEX Training Evolutions off East Coast

The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) and ships from participating nations take part in a NATO mine countermeasures exercise upon the completion of Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFX). JTFX is a scenario-driven tactical exercise supporting major combat operations for the Harry S. Truman Strike Group. The exercise provides training for the strike group to proceed into a Fleet Synthetic Training - Joint (FST-J) exercise for final deployment certification.


26 posted on 06/19/2010 7:47:09 AM PDT by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet - Visualize)
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To: Victor

The Arizona memorial is about 150 yards from the Missouri’s bow. The location signifies the beginning and end of the war.

On the Missouri’s port side, a canvas awning shelters the brass deck marker where MacArthur stood during the ceremony. There are copies of the surrender documents in a large case and the 31 star flag that Commodore Perry took ashore in the 1853 opening of Japan to the west.

We spent about an hour on the various decks and inside the battleship. The control room with ancient round radar screens complimented by computerized missile launching equipment was stunning...


27 posted on 06/19/2010 7:55:27 AM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (Impeachment !)
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To: jhpigott

It could be. If an east coast carrier is deploying to the Indian Ocean then the task group would transit the Suez Canal.


28 posted on 06/19/2010 7:58:03 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur
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To: rickmichaels
Does Obama know about this?

The beverage cart was to have given him the message, but at this time is still hunting him down. He may be looking for a lost ball...

29 posted on 06/19/2010 7:58:04 AM PDT by bcsco (First there was Slick Willie. Now there's "Oil Slick" Barry...)
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To: jhpigott

Thunder on the plains. Hope they use some pirates as target practice before waving to Mahmoud.


30 posted on 06/19/2010 8:01:13 AM PDT by Shqipo (I stand with AZ!)
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To: Constitutions Grandchild
"I was the usual teenager with my simple Civics and American History classes to educate me on what happened there, and I went with about as much enthusiasm as I would have had they taken me to see any exhibit in a museum — BUT (and big BUT) — when I got on board and stood by the brass plaque where the Japanese surrender took place, it wasn't “ancient” history anymore."

Great story. When our boys were younger we went with our Cub Scouts for a sleepover on the USS New Jersey. It was an amazing experience for everyone, and the kids just loved the awesome display of power. We took our sons to see the USS Intrepid before it was taken off display on the Hudson River for refurbishing. Our kids have developed a healthy respect for American naval power, and we've all enjoyed those trips. To me, the ships feel alive with memories and intensity from the men who lived, worked, fought, and died there. It's something I wish all Americans could experience.

Coincidentally, today my husband and sons will be visiting the US Air Force Academy. They left Philadelphia this morning for Denver, en route to the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. They're off for 2 weeks of backpacking. They have some great adventures with the Scouts. I wish I could be there too, but it's their guy time.

31 posted on 06/19/2010 9:29:45 AM PDT by Think free or die
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To: Constitutions Grandchild
"when I walk over places where the great men and women in history have walked, I get overwhelmed and tears are forming as I write this — there is this incredible sense of connection."

I have had this experience in many places, but one of the strongest has been in Valley Forge. When I stand on the hills and feel the breeze, I feel like I'm standing on sacred ground. George Washington Chapel in VF Park is an amazing place of beauty and solitude. I was drawn there to pray on the day the plane went down in the Hudson River last winter - just before the accident. I heard about it on the radio as I drove home. Gave me shivers.

32 posted on 06/19/2010 9:37:20 AM PDT by Think free or die
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To: Citizen Tom Paine

I very much doubt that there is an American battleship commissioned and in service. Missouri (a museum piece) was moved to Pearl Harbor from Bremerton several years ago. However I don’t know where USS Wisconsin is.


33 posted on 06/19/2010 10:00:30 AM PDT by Elsiejay (.)
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To: Elsiejay

The Wisconsin is in Virginia. http://www.usswisconsin.org/


34 posted on 06/19/2010 10:21:12 AM PDT by jaz.357 (If you don't know where you're going, you will surely get there.)
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To: Doofer
I hear it's the Maine.


35 posted on 06/19/2010 10:29:42 AM PDT by americanophile (November can't come fast enough....)
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To: Think free or die

...you should try Jerusalem some time.


36 posted on 06/19/2010 10:32:43 AM PDT by americanophile (November can't come fast enough....)
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To: Non-Sequitur

I hope they cruise past Somalia and Yemen- give the deck crew gunners a chance at a little ‘live fire’-!


37 posted on 06/19/2010 10:51:00 AM PDT by imjimbo (The constitution SHOULD be our "gun permit")
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To: imjimbo

obama would see that any U.S. Nave gunner that did that would be court martialed.


38 posted on 06/19/2010 10:54:00 AM PDT by sport
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To: jhpigott
If I am not mistaken, an Aircraft Carrier has not transited the Suez since Gulf War I.

Anyone know differently? Anyone know which Carrier it was?

39 posted on 06/19/2010 11:20:14 AM PDT by Mariner (The first Presidential candidate to call for deportation, wins.)
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To: Constitutions Grandchild; Eric in the Ozarks
I've seen the New Jersey fire her guns...both in practice and in anger.

From a mile away a 3 gun salvo will suck the air out of your lungs and make your ears pop.

When the rounds hit the hillside 8 miles away (and I was looking through the big eyes on the signal bridge) they would first leave a little "puff" at point of entry...then the side of the hill would slide away in what looked like a miniature volcanic landslide.

I could still see some great utility for these ships...if for nothing else than the "shock and awe" effect.

40 posted on 06/19/2010 11:32:19 AM PDT by Mariner (The first Presidential candidate to call for deportation, wins.)
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