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		koheripbal on March 29, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Suez Canal says traffic in channel resumes after s... I think this incident really highlights how easily the Suez can be blocked. A well hidden explosive charge on a container ship in the canal could cause a multi-month blockage - perhaps longer. It would probably be smart to dig a 2nd channel.

syncsynchalt on March 29, 2021 | [–]

There is a second channel for most of its length already. I'm sure the plans to finish the work have gotten a higher priority in the past week.

tim333 on March 29, 2021 | [–]

Then the terrorists would need two bombs! But I think they will extend the 2nd channel - some is done already.

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