The U.S. State Department advised Americans to avoid traveling to the Palestinian self rule areas. The statement cited the pro-Iraq demonstrations that have been occurring there on a near-daily basis. The statement said there was a low probability that Iraq would launch a missile attack on Israel, but added, “Given the current tensions in the region, the U.S. government believes it is important for all citizens to maintain readiness in the unlikely event of an emergency.”
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