Seizing of the Palestinian weapons ship Karine A- Photos

A ship carrying weapons intended for the Palestinian Authority was captured in the Red Sea by Israel's Navy and Air Force. The boat's cargo included 50 tons of advanced weaponry including Katyusha rockets, rifles, mortar shells, mines and a variety of anti-tank missiles. Senior figures in the Palestinian Authority were involved in the smuggling.

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		The ship Karine A seized by IDF forces in Eilat port.

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IDF soldiers unpacking weapons from waterproof containers.

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		Weapons on the deck of the Karine A.

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Missiles from the Karine A in protective wrapping.

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		Kalashnikov rifles and ammunition on the deck of the Karine A.

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IDF soldiers unloading crates of weapons.

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		Weapons seized from the Karine A on display at Eilat port.

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IDF Chief of Staff General Shaul Mofaz shows Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and Defense Minister Ben-Eliezer Russian-made anti-tank Sagger missiles seized from the Karine A.