(AP) George Jahn - The provisional agenda of the June 7 board meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency lists "Israeli nuclear capabilities" as the eighth item - the first time that the agency's decision-making body is being asked to deal with the issue. A senior diplomat from a board member nation said the item, included on Arab request, could be struck if the U.S. and other Israeli allies mount strong opposition. However, its inclusion in a May 7 draft is significant, reflecting the success of Islamic nations in giving concerns about Israel's unacknowledged nuclear arsenal increased prominence.
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