A fund was established in Israel to assist Arab businessmen and encourage partnerships with Jewish businesses. The $6 million fund, the only one of its kind in Israel, will grant up to $30,000 at the regular interest rate to open new businesses or expand existing ones, the Center for Jewish-Arab Economic Development said in a statement, according to the Jerusalem Post.
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