An Israeli freighter, the SS Yehuda, weighed anchor in Port Champerico today, marking the first time that an Israeli vessel has ever visited this country, and inaugurating a monthly service by ships belonging to the Zim Lines. Israel Ambassador Joshua Shai and members of the Embassy staff were on hand to greet the freighter.
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