Israeli Navy Uncovers Weaponry Intended for Terrorist Organization in the Gaza Strip

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Summary of the incident in which the IDF Navy uncovered on-board the cargo ship "Victoria" weaponry intended for the use of terrorist organizations operating in the Gaza Strip. The ship had come from Lattakia, Syria and made a quick stop in Turkey before its final destination to Egypt. According to assessments, the weapons were intended to be smuggled through Egypt into the Gaza Strip. Turkey and Egypt are not believed to be involved with the weapons smuggling.

The weaponry discovered on the vessel included thousands of mortar shells, ammunition, and six anti-ship missiles which may have significantly shifted the regional balance of powers in favor of the terror organizations. These missiles could have been used to threaten Israeli Navy ships, civilian ships, and gas reserves off the coast of Israel.

In addition, Iranian documents found along with the weaponry including a missile identification manual written in Persian containing emblems of the Iranian government, point to the involvement and cooperation between Iran and Syria to further arm terrorist organizations.

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Tags:

• terrorist organizations
• axis of evil
• Iran
• Syria
• Hamas
• Gaza Strip
• terrorism
• cargo ship
• Victoria
• IDF Navy
• Israeli Navy
• Lattakia
• weapons smuggling
• vessel
• Admiral Eli Marom
• Commander of the Navy
• Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz
• Chief of Staff
• Minister of Defense Ehud Barak
• Ashdod Port