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    BEIJING, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Israel has tightened security measures ahead of its general elections due on March 28.

An Israeli policeman questions a passer-by on a road in Jerusalem March 26, 2006. (Xinhua Photo)

An Israeli policeman writes down the number of a person's ID card on a road in Jerusalem March 26, 2006. (Xinhua Photo)

An Israeli policeman stands guard on a road in Jerusalem March 26, 2006. (Xinhua Photo)

Two Israeli policemen stand guard at a makeshift checkpoint on a road in Jerusalem March 26, 2006. (Xinhua Photo)

An Israeli policeman inspects a car on a road in Jerusalem March 26, 2006. (Xinhua Photo)