World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : More Jews Expected to Leave Ethiopia
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Israeli officials, still basking in the glow from their lightning airlift of more than 14,000 Ethiopian Jews, expressed confidence that at least 2,000 who were left behind will be allowed to emigrate eventually. “There is no doubt in my mind that in the future there will be a basic, cordial relationship between the people of Israel and the people of Ethiopia,” said Uri Lubrani, coordinator of the rescue operation.
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