(Corrects misspelling of bin Laden's name in second paragraph and typo in 'issued' in last paragraph)

DUBAI, May 18 (Reuters) - Osama bin Laden will issue a "very strong" statement to Muslims across the world soon, an Islamist website said on Sunday.

"A very strong statement to the Islamic nation by the lion of Islam sheikh Osama bin Laden," read a banner posted on the al Qaeda-linked website.

His latest message, issued on Friday, was addressed to the Western public and marked Israel's 60th anniversary. (Reporting by Firouz Sedarat; Editing by Kevin Liffey)

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