40 Iranian Jews arrive in Israel amid warnings against Ahmadinejad
About 40 Iranian Jews landed in Tel Aviv, greeted by relatives and reporters after leaving Iran amid concern over Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's stance. They received $10,000 each from sponsors International Fellowship of Christians and Jews as they start new lives in Israel. The arrival tops Jewish Agency figures for the year, underscoring fears for Jews remaining in Iran and the ongoing U S concerns about Tehran's nuclear program.
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