- Israel Bonds has sold more than $900 million worth of
Independence and Development Issue bonds so far this year, out of a 1.25
billion goal for 2003. Bonds President Joshua Matza disclosed this unprecedented
achievement in New York prior to the departure of a North American Bonds
leadership bonds mission to Israel. The Task Force 2003 conference will
open next Sunday when Prime Minister receives the Jewish leaders in his
Jerusalem office. Sharon will brief them on Israel's security and political
situation, and hear from them about the special fundraising effort they
made this year. Three states have purchased tens of millions of dollars
worth of Israel Bonds: New Jersey ($20 million), South Carolina ($10 million),
and Pennsylvania $4.5 million - in addition to previous purchases.
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- "These purchases speak of trust in Israel's future
and its economy and are an expression of friendship for Israel," said
Matza.
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