Headlines to Consider
May 23, 2007,
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They sailed through the Strait of Hormuz by day - according to US Navy officials for training exercises. The vessels carry around 17,000 combat and marine personnel. They include the two aircraft carriers, USS Nimitz and USS Stennis, as well as the Bonhomme Richard LHD 6, the world’s biggest amphibious strike force. Iran was not notified of the planned arrival.
DEBKAfile reports the maneuvers take place less than two weeks after Vice President Dick Cheney visited the region and informed Saudi King Abdullah and fellow Gulf rulers that President George W. Bush has determined that if Iran refuses to waive a nuclear weapon capability, the US will attack its nuclear, military and economic infrastructure before he leaves the White House in Jan. 2009.
After the Holiday, Rockets Rain Down on Western Negev
The Shavuot holiday ended Wednesday night with a new round of rockets launched from Gaza at the south of Israel
May-20Rabbis ascend to Temple Mount
May-21Shavuot: The Festival of the Land of Israel
Three More Kassams as Sderot Prepares for Funeral
No damage in latest attack... 100 educators visit besieged city... Poll results show support for more military force against Gaza...
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