The migration of Iranian Jews to Israel via Turkey, which was scheduled to be resumed this month with the return of roads in Eastern Turkey to full use after being blocked by snow all winter, will not take place at all this year, it has been learned here.
Apparently there are very few Jews in Persia who still desire to immigrate to Israel. It is understood that returnees from Israel have discouraged many from going with stories of economic and housing hardships in Israel. However, although the parties of several hundred Jews which monthly made their way overland through Turkey in the past two summers will not set out this year, smaller parties of 50 or less will be flown directly to Israel from Teheran.
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