Doar Hayom, Hebrew daily, said today that seven immigrants illegally in Palestine, who were arrested during a demonstration on the premises of the Jewish Agency for Palestine last Sunday, would be deported shortly.
The seven were seized in a demonstration of 150 illegal immigrants demanding that measures be taken to have their residence legalized. Police called to disperse the demonstrators beat a number of them.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.