I don't think an American aircraft carrier has ever docked in Israel before and I very much doubt they are there to see the sites. More like this is probably a show of strength to Iran or more likely Assad, its intimidating for him to see an aircraft carrier within striking range, make Obama look more serious about his game changing threats. Obama doesn't have the stomach for any kind if military action in Syria so maybe try intimidation.

Not classified as an aircraft carrier by the US Navy--just a handy little platform for landing a couple of thousand Marines with substantial air cover and resupply capability. That's all. Big profit day for McDonalds in Eilat!

Stop Trolling Jewish News Site And Give BS Comments All The Time Everytime! Get A Life!

As quoted in Wikipedia, " USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) is the third Wasp-class amphibious assault ship of the United States Navy. She is the fifth ship to be named (the fourth actually commissioned) in honor of the USS Kearsarge, a sloop-of-war that gained fame during the American Civil War, which was in turn named for Mount Kearsarge in New Hampshire." There are 10 active aircraft carriers in the American Naval fleet and 3 in construction and or on the drawing board. The Kearsage was docked in Israel before to protect President Bush during his visit to Israel.

Cameron, I hope the American men on shore leave appreciate something of the Holy Land other than abusing women sunk into the criminal and moral degradation of drugs and prostitution. If not, the sailors stay on board and abuse each other. We have the same problems as everywhere else, but it is not something to joke about.

Not an aircraft carrier, is the third Wasp-class amphibious assault ship of the United States Navy.

Kearsarge is NOT an aircraft carrier. It is a Wasp Class amphibious assault ship. It is half the displacement of an actual aircraft carrier with only half the crew. It also carries less than half the number of aircraft as a carrier, and no fighter jets. Please get it right.

The USS Kearsarge is not one, but several American carriers have visited Israel - Haifa is their usual docking location.

Is that all you're capable of thinking about? Please don't ever visit Israel. Jews tend to be more intellectual and you will be decidedly out of place. Disgusting comment, yours. Of course, I do understand that your mindset is focused on prostitutes -- but what do you think that says about you? Nothing much, that's for certain.

The USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) is a Wasp-class Amphibious Assault Ship - about half the displacement of a USN Aircraft Carrier, and not nuclear-powered. That being said, she packs a crew of 1100 and can hold an additional 1800+ Marines. Plus around 20 Ospreys, six Harrier jets and six SH-60 anti-sub helicoptors

I hope they get shore leave and have a chance to meet and talk with some Israelis. Every Israeli I talked with on my trips was friendly and had a great sense of humor. It will give the Americans a chance to see just who these Israelis are.

Congratulations! You've reached a new low. Why is your head permanently attached to the zipper on your trousers?

#5 Cameron is far from being a troll, is of sound mind, consistent and a patriotic American - That doesn't exclude him from being our friend. Save your bile for the likes of graczek, Edithann, lydia, Benassi, split, peter from Vienna et al. #7 C'mon lighten up, David..Eilat's a party town - Ever opened an ErevErev, (The Eilat weekly) and seen those reams of ads for the bunga bunga industry..... Check out what Steve Martin believes about sex.... Cameron's comment may not be to you're liking...but pathetic?...puleeeese

ships destroyed in the Persian Sea in a vision long ago. When the US fleets are destroyed in the Persian Sea area and in the Orient and elsewhere, what will be the NATO army that is the third largest military i the world that is left to "defend" Israel? Turkey. Hardly an ally. You can see the Covenant with Death signed by Israel that will lead to destructions and the deaths of 2/3 of Israelis when the Covenant with Death peace treaty is broken. Then the Jewish Messiah will come to deliver Israel with heavenly armies of angels and seven nations on earth that will stand with Israel (Micah 5:5). Pray for the US fleet and for the US to get a better President than the subversive foreigner who is destroying the US military who is in office now.

It's a common joke amongst sailors that the hookers in whatever locality they visit will be busy in a port of call. In past decades it was more based on truth while today it is said more as a joke

she arrived early

The USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) is NOT an aircraft carrier! It is an amphibious assault ship.

Your comments are not relevant. The majority of prostitutes are involved in a sordid world of crime, drugs, alcohol, and abuse. You may think it is all right, but not everyone thinks like you. As said, I am completely aware that Israel is not immune to moral problems--I just don't give in to justifying something just because you or anyone else likes it, or doesn't care about the abuse and suffering and degradation of human life. I disagree profoundly with you.

I think people have less to say about the horrors in syria than here. Lets focus on the horrors and bloodshed in other regions of the world than how many big macs are going to be sold and prostitutes ridden. REALLY people!!

I rest my case

Mark, hi, Eilat has changed alot since you ''knew it.'' Next time you visit here, try going down to Eilat & see for yourself. Cheers, mate.

As # 10 posts, US aircraft carriers (though this is not one) have docked in Haifa,before.

February 1987, after leaving Lebanon. We didnt want to leave Haifa, the city was gracious and we had a great time. CPO US NAVY Ret.