Attorneys representing 13 Iranian Jews accused of spying for Israel submitted their final written arguments Tuesday, formally ending the hearing. The judge will render his verdict within days, “unless there are more delaying tactics,” said an American Jewish observer. Meanwhile, American Jewish leaders made a last-minute plea for clemency.
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