Altalena Ship Found After 78 Years
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The Altalena, a ship that played a significant role in Israel's history, has been found after 78 years. The discovery was announced by Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Amichai Eliyahu from Otzma Yehudit. The ship was located at a depth of 503 meters west of Israel's coast using advanced survey systems. The incident surrounding the Altalena in 1948 was one of the most painful events in Israel's history, resulting in the deaths of 19 people. The discovery is considered a historic step in preserving Zionist heritage sites at sea.
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Israel diz ter localizado navio Altalena, afundado há 78 anos durante...
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