The Jewish National Fund director decided yesterday on a budget of IL 87 million for next year. The money comes from sources in Israel and abroad, A sum of $10 million is expected from sources around the world, with contributions coming from 47 countries, he said. An income of IL 20 million is forecast from Israeli sources. The money will be used for developing the land, which includes the settlements and the forests in Israel. The JNF has 22 emissaries throughout the world working with Jewish youth and in JNF offices.
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