A Fund for Solidarity with Israel announced today that initial efforts in Brussels and Antwerp had raised $1,700,000 and that $5,000,000 would be sent to Israel within a few days.
Collection of blood for Israel was held yesterday, with the participation of the Red Cross of Belgium and the volunteer assistance of physicians and nurses and with more collections scheduled later. The Committee for Action for Israel has collected sufficient funds to buy 12 ambulances which will be sent to Israel in a few days. Large quantities of medicine also will be shipped.
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