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Allies and espionage

13 March 2002
Allies and espionage

It is rather strange that the US media seems to be ignoring what may well be the most explosive story since the 11 September attacks — the alleged break-up of a major Israeli espionage operation in the USA.

The FBI was quick to dismiss a 4 March report by Intelligence Online . . . but has agreed that an undisclosed number of Israeli students have been expelled for “immigration violations”.

If the reports from Paris are correct, it would be the largest known Israeli espionage operation in the USA, Israel’s closest ally and one on which it depends for its survival.

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