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US mission warns of threats to Jewish, Israeli communities in UAE

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The United States mission to the United Arab Emirates said on Friday it was aware of information indicating threats towards the Jewish and Israeli communities in the UAE.

Dubai, UAE © Mena Today 

Dubai, UAE © Mena Today 

The United States mission to the United Arab Emirates said on Friday it was aware of information indicating threats towards the Jewish and Israeli communities in the UAE.

On July 31, Israel's National Security Headquarters upgraded its travel warning for Israelis in the Gulf country, saying: "terrorist organizations are operating with increased intensity these days in efforts to harm Israel".

Reporting by Yomna Ehab and Enas Alashray

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