News in brief
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Israeli parliament member Avraham Burg was appointed the new chairman of the Jewish Agency, which oversees immigration. Other news items about Israel are reported including details about cabinet positions, Israel Chemicals Ltd and government debt ratings.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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Israel frees 900 Palestinians, begins West Bank pullback; confusion clouds political turning point
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Relations between Palestinians and Israel are still tense despite an agreement to implement the second phase of the peace agreement. The tension results from 900 Palestinians being released from prison and rightist opposition to the peace agreement.
Publication Name: Facts on File
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0014-6641
Year: 1995
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