Defense Minister Shimon Peres informed the Cabinet yesterday that Israel would be unable to participate in the international naval and maritime display in New York harbor next month because it could not afford the cost. He said that Israel could spare only two naval vessels because of security needs for the American Bicentennial event, but the overall cost of sending them would amount to IL 2.5 million. Therefore, he regretfully decided against Israel’s participation, Peres said.
As the Year Turns, Support the Journalism You Trust. JTA covers the stories shaping Jewish life around the world — with the depth this moment calls for. As you reflect on the year ahead, consider a gift that keeps independent Jewish journalism strong.
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.
