A debate seeking the reasons for alleged increased emigration of Jews from Israel featured today’s session of Israel’s Parliament, but the discussion wound up inconclusively.
The General Zionists and Herut backed a resolution by Binyamin Avniel, of Herut, calling for the establishment of a permanent government committee to contact those Israelis who plan to leave this country. Mr. Avniel contended that emigration has been increasing, stating that, last year alone, 7, 500 Jews emigrated, while many others left without intention of returning.
Mr. Avniel charged that high taxes, and the small differential between the sages of unskilled workers and the earnings of professionals, are causing many professionals to emigrate. Minister of the Interior Israel Bar Yehuda, on behalf of the various labor parties, disputed that view.
Parliament finally adopted a resolution merely asking the government to increase measures that would induce would-be emigrants to remain in Israel.
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