Finance Minister Pinhas Sapir told the Parliamentary Finance Committee today that the current housing program for immigrants will be increased by 5, 000 units in accordance with a decision of the Israel Government-Jewish Agency coordinating committee.
He said the expanded housing program will be financed by the Jewish Agency proceeds of Israel bond sales and a transfer from the Government budget.
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