The state of Israel will not participate in the Levantine Fair which is scheduled to be held in the Adriatic port city of Bari from September 10-26, it was announced here today. Although other Mediterranean countries will exhibit their products at the fair, Israel pointed out that it was not participating in any fairs this year because it could not afford the costs.
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