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U.S. Looking Into Alleged Threats Against Tel Aviv Embassy 2014-01-22 19:39:14.762 GMT
By Nicole Gaouette and Joi Preciphs Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- “We’ve been in contact with the Israeli government regarding these threats,” State Dept deputy spokesman Marie Harf tells reporters. * Harf cites reported al-Qaeda connection to embassy threat * U.S. taking “additional measures” on embassy security * “We don’t think this will in anyway impact the peace process negotiations,” Harf says * Says “other targets were mentioned” besides Tel Aviv embassy Earlier: Israeli Security Services Uncover Global Jihad Cell in Jerusalem
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