Reply #4: In order

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1) because after 9/11, the INS started cracking down (those deported Israelis were there illegally*)

2) If you're talking about the DEA agent's report, I read it, and frankly, it doesn't go anywhere near establishing links to Mossad** (for example, one of the "prime examples" in the report was a man who said he had demolition training - except, given what wassaid in the report, I'm almost certain I can name the unit where he got the training - and it has nothing to do with intelligence).

3) see #1

4) Gee, wouldn't it be great if they cut me a check for $1,000,000 while they're at it?:)

*A bit of clarification is in order. It's become a tradition in Israel to take a trip of a year or two abroad after completing military service. The most popular locations are SE asia (esp India) and South America, but a fair amount end up in the US. Many of them end up seek work for a short time, either to save up money for their return or to fund the next stage of their trip. However, they are working illegally, since they enter the US on a tourist visa.
**And that's just based on my personal knowledge, not on the FBI calling it claptrap.