The Hellenic Navy (HN) (Greek: Πολεμικό Ναυτικό, Polemikó Naftikó, abbreviated ΠΝ) is the naval force of Greece, part of the Greek Armed Forces. The modern Greek navy has its roots in the naval forces of various Aegean Islands, which fought in the Greek War of Independence. During the periods of monarchy (1833–1924 and 1936–1973) it was known as the Royal Navy (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν, Vasilikón Naftikón, abbreviated ΒΝ).The total displacement of all the navy's vessels is approximately 150,000 tons.The motto of the Hellenic Navy is "Μέγα το της Θαλάσσης Κράτος" from Thucydides' account of Pericles' oration on the eve of the Peloponnesian War. This has been roughly translated as "Great is the country that controls the sea". The Hellenic Navy's emblem consists of an anchor in front of a crossed Christian cross and trident, with the cross symbolizing Greek Orthodoxy, and the trident symbolizing Poseidon, the god of the sea in Greek mythology. Pericles' words are written across the top of the emblem. "The navy, as it represents a necessary weapon for Greece, should only be created for war and aim to victory."...............The Hellenic Merchant Marine refers to the Merchant Marine of Greece, engaged in commerce and transportation of goods and services universally. It consists of the merchant vessels owned by Greek civilians, flying either the Greek flag or a flag of convenience. Greece is a maritime nation by tradition, as shipping is arguably the oldest form of occupation of the Greeks and a key element of Greek economic activity since the ancient times. Nowadays, Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world, which is the second largest contributor to the national economy after tourism and forms the backbone of world shipping. The Greek fleet flies a variety of flags, however some Greek shipowners gradually return to Greece following the changes to the legislative framework governing their operations and the improvement of infrastructure.Blogger Tips and Tricks
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Sunday, January 19, 2014

Israel's policy of responding to every rocket fired...[ 3380 ]


PM: Hamas would do well to take into account Israel's policy of responding forcefully to every rocket fired


the Jerusalem Post // 19/01/2014 13:05


At weekly cabinet meeting Netanyahu says Israel "determined to preserve the quiet in the South"; slams European countries for one-sided policies, contrasts that with Canadian PM Harper, who arrives this afternoon.

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PM Netanyahu speaks at weekly cabinet meeting Photo: Pool
Israel will maintain the quiet in the South by forcefully responding to every rocket attack coming from the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu told the cabinet at its weekly meeting Sunday.
Netanyahu's comments came just hours after the IAF killed an Islamic Jihad member who allegedly took part in the launching of rockets on Ashdod Thursday evening.
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"We are determined to preserve the quiet in the South," Netanyahu said. "We do this through a policy of prevention and by responding powerfully against those who try to harm or hurt us. I suggest that Hamas take our policy into account."
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Netanyahu, during his opening remarks, took note of UNESCO's decision last week to cancel an exhibit charting the relationship between the Jewish people and the land of Israel.

Netanyahu noted wryly that the reason given for the cancellation was that it would harm the current Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.
"This would not hurt the negotiations," he said. 
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"Negotiations that are based on facts, on the truth, will never be harmed, but what does harm the negotiations is the automatic summoning of Israeli ambassadors in certain states over straw issues -- while significant violations by the Palestinian Authority passes without any response."
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Netanyahu was referring to the decision by Britain, France, Italy and Spain last week to call in Israel's ambassadors in those countries to protest the recent decision to build 1,400 housing units in the major settlement blocs, and in the Ramat Shlomo neighborhood in northern Jerusalem, beyond the pre-1967 lines.

Israel, in a tit-for-tat move, called in the ambassadors of those countries stationed in Tel Aviv to protest the protest, and say that these countries do not act in a similar manner when the PA incites toward Israel's destruction or its security officers participate in terrorist acts.
"This one-sided approach does not promote peace, but rather pushes it away," he said.  According to Netanyahu, these types of protests against Israel strengthen the Palestinian Authority's refusal to make progress in the negotiations by creating the impression that they will not be held accountable for any of their actions.
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Netanyahu contrasted this behavior to that of Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who will arrive Sunday for a four-day visit to Israel, his first ever in the country, and the first visit by a sitting Canadian prime minister in 14 years.
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Netanyahu called Harper "a great friend of Israel, also a great friend of mine," and said that under his leadership Canada has reached new heights in standing firm in its moral stand against efforts to delegitimize Israel.
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"Prime Minister Harper articulates a clear, courageous and moral stance in relation to the truth and the standards needed by the international community regarding Israel and the conflict here," he said. "I think he has taken a moral stand worthy of admiration, and I welcome him on behalf of the Israeli government and on behalf of all the citizens of Israel."

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