Yanky Fachler
I Saw Five Ships Sail By: Israel’s Response When France Refused to Deliver Five Paid-for Missile Boats
Summary
In 1969, France’s President de Gaulle slapped sanctions on Israel, which meant that five missile boats that were built in the Cherbourg shipyard and were fully paid for could not be delivered. Israel’s chutzpah-fueled solution stunned the world. This presentation will examine the details of this bold Israeli military operation.
Yanky Fachler
Broadcaster, writer, ghostwriter and blogger Yanky Fachler was born in the UK, lived for many years in Israel, and currently lives in Ireland. Since 7 October 2023, he has posted over 2,800 pieces as part of “Yanky’s Morale Boosting Doodles” (email yankyfachler@gmail.com to subscribe.) During COVID, Yanky delivered 250 Zoom talks, and he is now a regular speaker on Lockdown University. His books include Igniting the Chutzpah spark embedded in your DNA; Fire in the Belly; 6 Officers, 2 Lions and 750 Mules; God’s Little Errand Boys; and Jewish Letchworth: A Microcosm of the Jewish Communal Experience.