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February 10, 2003       Share:    

Source: http://www.msnbc.com/news/870219.asp?0cv=KA01

U.S. Raises Level of National Threat Alert

(Newsweek) The Bush administration raised the national threat alert from "yellow" to "orange" Friday after receiving new intelligence reports that pointed to the possibility of multiple imminent attacks by al Qaeda against Jewish groups and Jewish-owned businesses inside the U.S. FBI officials began contacting Jewish leaders and rabbis around the country Friday to warn them to be especially vigilant and to enhance security at Sabbath services and other events over the weekend. State and local police were also being asked to provide extra patrols for Jewish religious services and other gatherings. Officials said the new intelligence warned about the possibility of attacks on synagogues, Jewish community centers, Jewish hospitals, youth groups, hotels, and resorts.

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