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To: All Field Offices From: Counterterrorism Re: 199N-NY-257503, 4/13/2001 OXGnr) Several Islamic jihadists have had a heightened interest in targeting Israel since the renewal of the Palestinian Intifada_in Se 000. In late March_200 jextremist land a_colleagque in lans_ to expedite work ona vity, whick might Also_in early March, Abu Zubaida enqaged i with eglleagues[ n particular, he planned and facilitated the production of photographs of operatives to be used in high quality European passports. The current status of preparation indicates at least several more days, and possibly weeks, are necessary before arrangements for the passports will be completed. Yet more time would be needed after receipt of the passports to complete attack preparations. The use of European passports suggests an attempt to infiltrate personnel into areas where the holders of non-European passports likely would face greater scrutiny. One limiting factor which seems to be evident is funding. Intelligence suggests that preparation is slowed by the lack of available funding to support the operation(s). REBUTTAL DOCS - CSS #10 000000015 b3 bIE b3 b7E