Globe and Mail ^ | 12/14/06




The Israeli Foreign Ministry has issued an urgent warning of an impending al-Qaeda attack in the peaceful Indian region of Goa, a popular destination for Israeli backpackers.


The ministry's announcement warned of a “concrete threat” of an al-Qaeda attack in the area in the next few weeks. This is peak tourist season in Goa, a former Portuguese colony renowned for its palm tree-lined white beaches, resorts and hedonistic parties, and tens of thousands of foreigners, including many Israelis, are expected to be there


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