Israelis Almost Took Out Tony Blair's Jet

[azurnoir]

Ok its Friday and this one made me made me smile (it was the almost part)

The executive jet being used by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was just minutes away from being shot down by the Israeli Air Force.

Tony Blair honoured for Northern Ireland peace commitment.Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair speaking during a meeting at Dublin Castle which forms part of a series of events to mark the 10th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Picture date: Friday April 11, 2008. Also attending were, US Senator George Mitchell and the outgoing Irish premier Bertie Ahern, the three men were attending a gala dinner in aid of the charity, Turn the Tide of Suicide. Speaking before the event Mr Ahern said: "It is particularly appropriate that we honour Tony Blair, his achievements and his huge personal commitment to the cause of peace in Northern Ireland as we mark the 10th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

Blair, who is now the international community's special envoy to the Middle East, was traveling earlier this week to a special economic conference in the Palestinian city of Bethlehem from Egyptian airspace when two Israeli fighter jets were scrambled to intercept his plane.

[old mark]

1. Shit, and they missed Bush completely

I thought the Israeli AF was supposed to be competent.

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[LeftishBrit]

2. Blair is a good start!

[eppur_se_muova]

3. Better luck next time?

:shrug: