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Egypt Seizes Norwegian Ship Bound for Israel; Blockade at Gaza

February 16, 1956
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Radio reports received in Washington today from Cairo said a Norwegian ship has been fired upon and seized by Egyptian forces at Gaza coast. The ship was reported bound for the Israel port of Jaffa.

A report from Beirut said the Jordan Government has asked the Arab League Secretariat General to approach the Ethiopian Government to refrain from concluding any trade agreements with Israel.

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