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Shin Bet launches Arabic website

Israel's feared security service Shin Bet has decided to improve its sinister image by launching slick new Arabic and English websites.

  • Agencies
  • Published: 10:00 April 15, 2008
  • Gulf News

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  • Shin Bet is seeking to shed its image as a sinister and secretive security service.

Occupied Jerusalem: Israel's feared security service Shin Bet has decided to improve its sinister image by launching slick new Arabic and English websites.

The sites includes video footage of air strikes, raids and military training – set to pulsing background music.

The agency, which has traditionally been shrouded in secrecy, is routinely accused of torturing detained Palestinian suspects.

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