The Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal announced today that it plans to raise $125 million for Israel in 1973. The announcement was made by Ezra Shapiro, KH chairman, at a conference of 55 Keren Hayesod-UIA leaders from 20 countries attending the second annual General Assembly of the Jewish Agency here. Keren Hayesod raises funds in Israel and in 69 other countries, excluding the United States. The leaders were asked by S.J. Kreutner, director general of the KH. to increase the number of contributors by concentrating on those who have not contributed before, especially among younger people.
Foreign Minister Walter Scheel has postponed his projected visit to Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon next March because of illness. No new date has been set.
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