French Jewry will raise $10 million for aid to Israel by July 1, and deliver the money to Prime Minister Levi Eshkol personally, Baron Edmond de Rothschild announced here today at a special meeting of 1,000 leaders of French Jewish communities from all parts of France.
Baron de Rothschild said that he and Theo Klein, accompanied by several other French Jewish leaders, will leave for Israel for a brief “visit of solidarity.” Mr. Klein, an attorney, is secretary-general of the Committee for Coordination of Solidarity with Israel, which convened today’s meeting.
Fiery speeches expressing support for Israel in the present crisis were delivered at the meeting by Chief Rabbi Jacob Kaplan, Prof. Andre Neher, of Strasburg. Alain de Rothschild, and Israel Ambassador Walter Eytan. Mr. Klein reported the details of a vast campaign in support of Israel, including not only the collection of funds but also mobilization of widest public opinion through the press, radio and television.
The meeting was also informed that a group of members of the French Chamber of Deputies, representing various political parties, will go to Israel next week as representatives of the French Parliament’s committee on foreign policy.
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