Israel’s army opened 65 gas mask distribution centers, with the number soon to be increased to 150 centers that will be open 24 hours a day. The move came as security officials concluded that an American strike on Iraq seems inevitable. But even as the centers were being opened, the officials felt it is unlikely that Israel will be targeted for an Iraqi attack.
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