The Jewish National Fund has received the deed to the first cession of 12,000 dunams of land in the area purchased with funds raised by South African Zionists who have undertaken to raise $385,000 within three years for land purchase. The land is situated in the plantation zone that is suitable for intensive cultivation.
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