Light rains falling in central Israel increased hopes here that crops in that part of the country could be saved from a threatened drought. Continued dry weather in the southern part of Israel has dimmed all hopes of saving the drought-stricken Negev crop.
The 600-ton Danish vessel Andreas Boya has arrived at Eilat, Israel’s southernmost point, with a cargo of foodstuffs and building materials from East Africa. One hundred and twenty tons of meat from Eritrea that had been held by Egyptian authorities who confiscated the shipment at Suez, arrived at Haifa yesterday aboard the Norwegian vessel Rimfrost.
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.
