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(15,888 posts) Mon Nov 19, 2012, 10:19 PM Nov 2012

3 local ships extend deployment amid Gaza conflict (US warships turn around) [View all]

Source: Pilot Online.com

Three Hampton Roads-based warships reversed course this weekend and were steaming back to the eastern Mediterranean Sea today as U.S. officials kept a close eye on the escalating conflict between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza.

The amphibious warships Iwo Jima, New York and Gunston Hall were scheduled to return next week but instead will remain on standby, said Lt. Cmdr. Chris Servello, a Navy spokesman.

Sources told CNN that the ships could be needed in the event Americans are evacuated from Israel in the coming days, though officials said evacuation remains a remote possibility.

“I really want to emphasize that no active mission planning is underway,” Servello said. “This really is about due diligence.”

Read more: http://hamptonroads.com/2012/11/3-navy-ships-extend-deployment-amid-israelgaza-conflict

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3 local ships extend deployment amid Gaza conflict (US warships turn around) [View all] icymist Nov 2012 OP

No one should forget the USS Liberty and those who died. AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #1

This is a lot different. Israel was actually fighting for its survival in the 67 war. That is not still_one Nov 2012 #2

I fail to see how this "is a lot different." AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #3

What? Scootaloo Nov 2012 #4

Do you know (I don't) whether Israel attacked the parked tanks first and then the USS Liberty, or AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #5

It would be after Scootaloo Nov 2012 #6

Thanks. AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #9

They did a pre-emptive attack because Nasser was calling for the total destruction of Isreal, and still_one Nov 2012 #15

I agree "That 6 day war in no way justifies what happened to the Liberty." AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #18

We agree, good. Now if they can get the Israel and Palestinians to the negotiating table, maybe the still_one Nov 2012 #21

It was Nasser not Sadat in 1967 happyslug Nov 2012 #7

Nasser, right Scootaloo Nov 2012 #10

Sorry, Nasser had every intention to attack. Using counterpunch and your other rerferences are not still_one Nov 2012 #16

So my reference to the Article that Nasser wanted the war is wrong???? happyslug Nov 2012 #27

Appreciate your explanation still_one Nov 2012 #28

You have your view, I have mine. The rendition you just presented is horseshit mythology. still_one Nov 2012 #14

Again, take note of the Soviet involvement Scootaloo Nov 2012 #17

Yes Israel fired the first shot, no question about that. In the 1973 war Israel did delay, and still_one Nov 2012 #20

And 1973 was a push by the UAR to reclaim Sinai and Golan Scootaloo Nov 2012 #22

"Our basic objective will be the destruction of Israel. The Arab people want to fight." hack89 Nov 2012 #24

Even if that was true how does that have anything to do with Israel bombing a US ship? Puregonzo1188 Nov 2012 #30

Plus, during the extended attack, the attackers were close enough to see up to 3 US flags during AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #34

...because no-one is supporting Hamas, or using them as proxies.... PavePusher Nov 2012 #42

Why is that? King_David Nov 2012 #8

(1) You ask, "Why is that?" The answer is that the U.S. Navy should learn from its experience and AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #11

Because your critic ... mallard Nov 2012 #12

Agreed. Thanks. AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #13

You agree with this too? King_David Nov 2012 #32

What I agree with is that I would "get no response acknowledging the legitimacy of (my) points." AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #33

After that poster's post implicating Zionists in 9-11 King_David Nov 2012 #35

If you "take absolutely NOTHING s/he says seriously," why are you telling that to me? AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #36

You need a break maybe ? King_David Nov 2012 #38

When you get "tired and cranky"? Does that happen very often? AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #39

Nope King_David Nov 2012 #40

Coming from someone who wrote this disgusting post about 9-11 King_David Nov 2012 #31

At least the ships on the way now can defend themselves Franker65 Nov 2012 #19

Since I assume the ships would be there to defend Israel, I'm not sure I understand Marrah_G Nov 2012 #23

The 3 ships aren't there to protect Israel, Lurks Often Nov 2012 #25

Ahh okay Marrah_G Nov 2012 #29

Can we get a HooRah for the men and women serving on these ships? icymist Nov 2012 #26

Oh for crimney cripe! icymist Nov 2012 #41

Friend, 13 minutes, in the middle of one of our biggest family holidays.... PavePusher Nov 2012 #43

Please can we have more posts about the USS Liberty oberliner Nov 2012 #37