U.S. Groups Finance Building of Modern Hospital in Israel

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July 24, 1953

TEL AVIV (Jul. 23)

The Histadruth’s medical organization, Kupat Holim, today opened at Rehovoth a modern 220-bed hospital which was aided financially by American Jewish, labor and industry groups. Five pavillions compose the hospital, named in honor of the late Israeli Finance Minister, Eliezer Kaplan.

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