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Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Israel to ask Washington for limits on Saudi missile deal

Free Image Hosting at www.ImageShack.usA high-level Israeli delegation will meet with officials in Washington this week and demand that restrictions be clamped on the proposed US sale of state-of-the-art weaponry to Saudi Arabia, The Jerusalem Post has learned.

The talks are expected to center on the US decision to sell Joint Direct Attack Munition satellite-guided "smart bombs" to Saudi Arabia.

The sale has caused consternation in Jerusalem over concern it could tip the balance of power in the region.

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