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21,321 Jews Entered Palestine in 11 Months

December 28, 1939
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A total of 21,321 Jews entered Palestine in the 11 months ending November 30, official compilation revealed here today. Of this number, 12,321 came as legal immigrants. The remainder entered the country without having the requisite immigration certificates.

Among the legal immigrants were 3,511 who entered in the capitalist category under which possession of £1,000 is required and 3,294 who came as students. A total of 5,748 tourists arrived and left during the 11-month period.

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