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| By: Ynetnews |
| Published: August 10, 2005 |
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Israeli experts have dismissed Turkish police reports that the arrest of 10 suspected al-Qaeda terrorists bent on attacking Israeli tourists, lifted the threat.
The Israeli Counter-Terrorism Bureau warned Israeli tourists earlier in the week to avoid southern Turkey due to "serious Islamist threats". Turkish police had uncovered explosives in the region and warned of terrorist activity in the area.
Four Israeli cruise ships containing about 5,000 tourists enroute to Turkey were diverted to Cyprus as a result.
A Counter-Terrorism Bureau official said the terror alert still stands, and warned Israelis to still avoid traveling to Turkey.
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Israel: Turkey terror warning stands
- (Ynetnews)
08.10.2005
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