Israel repatriated 346 Egyptian civilians and eight wounded soldiers yesterday, under an arrangement negotiated by the International Red Cross, it was announced here. The group was ferried across the Suez Canal at El Quantara. Included were 292 officials and teachers from the Gaza Strip, whose wives and children were returned to Egypt on August 3.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
