Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Ezer Weizman attempted to assure a jittery Israeli public that an attack by Iraq was not likely. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Force opened seven additional gas mask distribution centers to meet public demand. The IDF launched an Internet site, at www.idf.il, with information about protective measures in case of an attack.
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