(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Emigration of Mesopotamian Jews to Palestine is increasing, according to figures made known here.
The movement to emigrate to Palestine is particularly strong among the wealthy Jewish families of Iraq, who are selling off their property. Last week ten families left for Palestine.
A plague is raging in Bagdad where 37 cases were reported during last week.
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