Friday, 6 January 2012Israel's counter-terrorism bureau has announced it has no concrete information regarding a possible terrorist attack on Israeli tourists in Bulgaria.
The bureau emphasized that the initial warning from the head of security at the Transportation Ministry regarding increased security in European countries was issued three weeks ago, the Haaretz newspaper reported.
Meanwhile the Transportation Ministry insisted the threats are credible and that Israeli tourists in Europe should be vigilant.
Earlier, Danny Shenar, head of security at the Transportation Ministry, told Haaretz that he asked European security services "to tighten security around groups of Israelis in various resorts like ski resorts and hotels."
According to Shenar, "I asked to formally tighten security because I am worried about a security-related incident."
"I've asked security services in Europe to escort groups of Israelis and conduct searches with police dogs," he added.
Bulgaria's official authorities have also confirmed they have not received information from Israel concerning possible terrorist attacks on the Balkan country's territory, which reportedly were being planned by Hezbollah.
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Friday, 6 January 2012
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