US navy supercarrier stops off in Israel on break from Islamic State fight

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US navy supercarrier stops off in Israel on break from Islamic State fight
World's biggest aircraft carrier visits Israel in first such stop in 17 years

Nuclear aircraft carrier USS George HW Bush is replenished at sea in Mediterranean last month (AFP)
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Saturday 1 July 2017 23:05 UTC
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A US Navy supercarrier, the world’s biggest, anchored off the Israeli port of Haifa on Saturday on a break from operations supporting the US-led coalition's fight against the Islamic State (IS) group.

It is the first visit by a US carrier to Israel in 17 years, according to the Israeli military. The warship, which cost about $6bn and is expected to be part of the US armory for the next 50 years, is powered by two nuclear reactors, meaning it can sail for more than 20 years without needing to refuel, the Jerusalem Post said.

An AFP photographer said that the USS George HW Bush had to anchor about 5km offshore. Israeli public radio said it did not enter the port due to its 333 metre length.

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