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US Embassy in Israel Issues Alert Warning of Heightened Mideast Tensions

Reuters

   JERUSALEM - The U.S. Embassy in Israel on Monday issued a security
   alert warning U.S. citizens of "heightened tensions" in the Middle
   East, and highlighting the risk of rocket attacks.

   The alert, published on the Embassy's website and that of the State
   Department, made no mention of the killing of Iranian military
   commander Qassem Soleimani by a U.S. drone strike last week, or of any
   specific country or group.

   Headlined "Heightened Middle East Tensions," it warned of possible
   "security risks to U.S. citizens abroad," adding: "Out of an abundance
   of caution, the Embassy strongly encourages U.S. citizens to remain
   vigilant and take appropriate steps to increase their security
   awareness, as security incidents, including rocket fire, often take
   place without warning."

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