The Israel Government is expecting to hear within the next few days from a group of Swiss industrialists on their readiness to negotiate oil prospecting in the Jewish state, it was reported here today.
The report said that a group of Israeli capitalists is connected with the Swiss group. Both groups are ready to start negotiations with the Israeli Government immediately without waiting for the Israel Parliament to adopt the drafted oil prospecting law, it was indicated.
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