Israeli diplomats stationed in the United States was surprised to discover that Israel was one of 36 countries included in a new Homeland Security terror watch list.
The list, which was attached to a May 10 document from the DHS Inspector General’s office, also included a number of other close US allies such as Turkey, Bahrain, Morocco and Philippines.
John Morton, director of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement division of the department, said Israel’s appearance on the list was a mistake.
“The addition of Israel to the list… was based on inaccurate information provided to the OIG during the course of its audit,” Morton told JTA. “The US does not and never has considered Israel to have links to terrorism, but rather they are a partner in our efforts to combat global terrorism.
“The United States maintains close intelligence-sharing relationships with Israel in order to address security issues within its own borders and in our mutual pursuit of safety and security around the globe.”
(Source: Ynet)
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How quickly, do you think, will this list be revised?
Now, if you believe that I can sell you a bridge.
Tell me seagul47…could you ever believe it?
It’s not mistake. Israeli jackbooted troopers on horseback repeatedly terrorize Torah Jews from ’48 until the present.
When it comes to the arab loving Department of State headed by Hillary Clinton there are no mistakes when it comes to Israel. This “mistake” should take a year or two to clean up.
Being the Philippines is on the list, is it at all possible the list is a warning where terrorism can occur without insinuating that country is sponsoring or originating the terrorism? Travel sites have similar listings about security without implying that country is participating.
Sounds about right given the current Obama administration love of Israel. Israel has always been a terrorist organization according to the state department. Maybe the US should give back all the lands they stole from the Indians
You know security agencies monitor these site don’t you?