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.

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Five-hour Gaza ceasefire..[ 4306 ]

Hamas and Israel agree five-hour Gaza ceasefire

BBC || 16 July 2014 Last updated at 23:51 GMT
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Hamas and Israel have both agreed to respect a five-hour ceasefire in Gaza after nine days of fighting.

Hamas firing rockets towards Israel

The Israeli military said it would stop firing from 10:00 to 15:00 (07:00-12:00 GMT) on Thursday to allow residents in Gaza to stock up on supplies.
Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zukhri later confirmed that his group would also stop rocket attacks in that time.
Officials in Gaza say Israeli raids have left 220 Palestinians dead. Hamas rocket attacks have killed one Israeli.
Israeli army officer Brig Gen Yoav Mordechai told BBC Arabic that the ceasefire had been requested by the UN and other international organisations.
An Israeli military statement warned that Israel would respond "firmly and decisively" should Hamas launch attacks during the ceasefire window.
'Tragic outcome' Four children were among those killed in Israeli strikes on Wednesday. They died while playing on a beach near Gaza City.

Israel air strikes to Gaza strip

Are Israeli strike warnings effective? The BBC examines footage from both sides

The Israeli military said they were "carefully investigating" the incident, adding that "based on preliminary results, the target of this strike was Hamas terrorist operatives".
"The reported civilian causalities from this strike are a tragic outcome," the statement said.
Israel launched its military operation on 8 July with the stated objective of halting Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel.
However, the UN says most of those killed in Gaza have been civilians.
Israel accuses Hamas of hiding its military infrastructure within the civilian population.

Israeli bombardment of Gaza City port, 16 July

The Gaza City port was among the targets of Israeli strikes on Wednesday

The mother of one of the four Palestinian children killed in Gaza City on 16 July 2014

Relatives of the children killed on the Gaza beach were distraught

Emergency workers and Israeli security check a house damaged by a rocket fired by militants from Gaza on July 16, 2014, in the city of Ashkelon

Hamas militants fired rockets at Israeli cities - including Ashkelon

Relatives of Dror Khenin mourn next to his body during his funeral nea Tel Aviv, after Mr Khenin was killed on Tuesday

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Relatives buried the first Israeli national killed by a Palestinian rocket

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