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Dubai, United Arab Emirates –
The Dubai police chief plans to seek the arrest of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu for the murder of Hamas leader here Mahmoud al-Mabhouh,
Al Jazeera reported on
Wednesday.

The warning adds to the series of threats that Lt.
Gen. Dahi Khalfan Tamim has lodged in recent days against Israel, whom he said
“insulted” the United Arab
Emirates (UAE) by allegedly carrying out the Jan. 19
assassination here. Dubai,
a trade, tourism and banking center is the second largest of the
Emirates.

While a warrant may have little practical effect – Israeli leader Benjamin
Netanyahu does not need to worry about being handcuffed
imminently – it is likely meant to heighten the pressure and public
anger against his government.

Israeli officials have so far not commented on the
call for Mr. Netanyahu’s arrest.

On Wednesday, Australian police officials arrived in
Israel to investigate the use of three Australian passports by the alleged
assassins. The ... >>>