Some 750 immigrants from the former Soviet Union are expected to arrive in Israel this week in time to celebrate Passover, according to the Jewish Agency for Israel. In addition, seven Jewish refugees from Yugoslavia will arrive in Israel from Budapest, agency officials said.
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