A three-vessel Israel task force today dropped anchor in the port of Istanbul for a three-day goodwill visit. This is the first time that Israeli naval vessels have entered a Turkish port. During the visit, the Turks will give the Israeli seamen receptions and teams representing the Turkish Navy and the Israel Navy will play soccer matches.
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