(Reuters) The U.S. instructed its Middle East diplomats to gather data on "encrypted Israeli communications," according to a secret Oct. 31, 2008, memorandum signed by then Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and published by WikiLeaks. Diplomats were asked for a comprehensive overview of Israel's high-tech communications, from Internet and cellphones to state-run "information repositories associated with radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled systems used for passports, government badges, and transportation systems." The cable also sought updates on the movements and private contact details of Israeli civilian and military officials.
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