At the Jewish Agency’s request, the Palestine Government has allocated 50 immigration certificates for prominent Zionists in Yugoslavia and Hungary, it was announced today. Meanwhile, 31 immigrants arrived here today.
Jewish immigration during February totalled 278. Immigration during 1940 totalled 4,547, plus 5,450 refugees, 2,000 of whom are now interned at Athlit.
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