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USS Iwo Jima (Dok. AL Amerika Serikat)
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VIVAnews - Three U.S. amphibious warships were headed for the eastern Mediterranean waters for close to the waters between Israel and Gaza. This war ships on standby to evacuate U.S. citizens in Israel if necessary.
CNN reported, Monday, November 19, 2012, it was delivered by two high-ranking U.S. military who was not named. Both said, even though President Barack Obama has not called for an evacuation, but the freight ship if there is an urgent emergency orders.
For now, Americans who want to leave Israel could still use commercial aircraft. However, if the situation gets worse, the possibility of a U.S. citizen can be caught between the Israel-Gaza conflict.
"Better to be prepared at any time if needed," said one source. Both military officials confirmed that the presence of U.S. warships near Israel is for the purpose of evacuation is not an attack.
As a result of these docked command, about 2,500 sailors on the ships were not getting the Thanksgiving holiday. Ship is derived USS Iwo Jima, USS New York and USS Gunston Hall. Last week, the third ship in Gibraltar waters.
Earlier, the U.S. military has also alerted three to four boats on the beach shooter ballistic missile Israel. Placement of these ships was extended for a few more months to deal with the threat of Iranian attack. (sj)
