The Jewish population of Israel at the end of August was approximately 1,132,000, it was revealed here today in official data released by the government statistical bureau.
The Rumanian vessel Transylvania arrived at Haifa today carrying 1,738 Jewish immigrants. The Israel transport Kommemiut docked last night with 103 new arrivals.
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