Norway has provided tight police protection for the Israeli swimming team participating in the International Swimming Competition being held here. Armed policemen in uniform have been stationed around the swimming pool and outside the building where the events are taking place, in order to prevent possible terrorist attacks against the team members. So far, the Israeli team is placing seventh among the eight teams participating. The competition is due to end tomorrow.
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