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59 Iraq Jews Arrive in Israel; Freed from Prison Before Departure

June 10, 1952
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Two planes carrying a total of 59 Iraqi Jewish immigrants landed at Lydda airport today.

The immigrants had been imprisoned for a lengthy period on charges of Zionist activity. They were released just before they were put aboard the planes bound for Israel.

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