The Israeli navy rescued 73 passengers on a crewless ship drifting off the coast of Lebanon. It was not immediately clear why the crew abandoned the boat, which originated in Greece. In recent months, Lebanon has seized ships carrying illegal immigrants bound for Europe.
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