Two U.S. congressmen hinted Israel could receive more financial aid to increase Falash Mura immigration to Israel. Reps. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) and Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) sent a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon last week, expressing concern that only 300 Falash Mura are coming to Israel each month, while thousands wish to enter the country.
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