Three frigates of the Israeli Navy–the “Mivtach”, “Misgav” and “Miznak”–are on the high seas today, homeward-bound after a triumphant visit to this port, the first by Jewish warships. They received a 21-gun salute. While in port the men and officers of the crew were lionized.
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