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German Navy frigate visits Haifa, holds joint sail with Israeli Navy

The Zioneer Intelligence DeskUpdated 14:29
German Navy frigate visits Haifa, holds joint sail with Israeli Navy

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A German Navy vessel conducted a port visit at the Port of Haifa, including a joint sail (PASSEX) with an Israeli Navy vessel, the IDF said. The visit is part of ongoing naval cooperation between the two countries.

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A German Navy frigate docked at the Port of Haifa on Thursday for a port visit that included a joint sailing exercise (PASSEX) with an Israeli Navy vessel, according to the IDF. The visit also featured professional meetings between the two navies, including a courtesy meeting between the Commander of the Haifa Naval Base, Rear Admiral Erez Ben Zion, and the Commander of the German 4th Frigate Squadron, Captain Volker Kübsch, along with the commanding officer of the German vessel. The IDF described the visit as another step in strengthening operational ties and exchanging knowledge between the two navies.

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