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U.S. Denies Prior Knowledge of Yassin Strike

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By Vicky O'Hara

Published March 22, 2004 at 12:00 AM EST

The White House denies it had advance knowledge of Israel's plan to kill Sheik Ahmed Yassin, the spiritual leader of Hamas, which has threatened to retaliate against Israel and the United States. National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice points to signs of progress in the Mideast peace process, despite Yassin's killing. Hear NPR's Vicky O'Hara.

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