Three Italian minesweepers which will patrol the Straits of Tiran as part of the Sinai peacekeeping force, were sent to La Spezia Monday to be adapted for their new duties. The vessels will each carry 25 sailors and 15 liaison men for shore missions, all of them volunteers.
Support the Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
