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Source: http://www.haaretzdaily.com/hasen/spages/275017.html
U.S. Hints Forces Operating in Western Iraq to Foil Scud Attacks on Israel
(Ha'aretz) - The U.S. passed messages to Israel early Thursday indicating that American forces are apparently already operating in western Iraq in an effort to head off possible Iraqi Scud missile attacks against Israel. Senior Israeli officials said Thursday that Secretary of State Powell gave Prime Minister Sharon a 90-minute advance warning before the opening phase of the American-led offensive against Saddam.