More than 200 young Canadians, some of them non-Jews, have thus far volunteered here to go to Israel to help during the current crisis in non-military capacities, it was announced here today. The volunteers include electricians, lawyers, nurses and other medical personnel. They will work in industry, agriculture and in other capacities, freeing Israelis for military service.
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