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U.S. warns of impending terrorism in and around Israel

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Monday, May 15, 2000

WASHINGTON -- The United States has warned Americans of an increased prospect of terrorism attacks around Israel.

The State Department said attacks could place either in Israel, the West Bank or Gaza Strip. The department did not specify.

A statement said American visitors should report suspicious packages or any unusual activity to the police and be careful of crowded areas and public transportation.

State Department spokesman Richard Boucher would not provide details of the announcement. "We have no details as to the potential target of an attack," Boucher said on Friday. "The department has assessed the threat to be serious enough to warrant the issuance of a public announcement."

In Israel, defense sources acknowledged that the security services have received information of impending terrorist attacks. They said the attacks are being planned by such Islamic militant groups as Hamas, Islamic Jihad and the Lebanese Hizbullah -- all financed by Iran.

The sources said Hamas are working on plans to kidnap Israeli soldiers while Hizbullah is expected to launch attacks along the northern border.

Moreover, the sources said, Israel expects violence this week during Palestinian Authority-sponsored demonstrations to mark what the Palestinians term the "catastrophe" of Israel's independence.

Monday, May 15, 2000

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