Searches underway for Altalena, Irgun weapons ship sunk by IDF in 1948

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The Ministry of Heritage is investing one million shekels in locating the remains of the pre-state Irgun weapons ship "Altalena." The national research vessel "Bat Galim" equipped with advanced technological means will be deployed. Reporter Arieh O’Sullivan spoke to Dr Mor Kanari, a marine geophysicist in Israel Oceanographic & Limnological Research institute about the quest. (photo: Israel Oceanographic and Limnological Research) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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