Donors seek to reduce political influence on Jewish Agency. Some worry organization is trying to disconnect from other Zionist bodies From: Jerusalem Post | Date: February 24, 2008| Author: | . Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

HAVIV RETTIG
Jerusalem Post
02-24-2008
Headline: Donors seek to reduce political influence on Jewish Agency. Some worry organization is trying to disconnect from other Zionist bodies
Byline: HAVIV RETTIG
Edition; Daily
Section: News
Page: 01

Sunday, February 24, 2008 -- Discussions taking place in the Jewish Agency look set to dramatically change the Zionist movement.

As its Board of Governors meets in Jerusalem this week, discussions will be held among its officials and representatives of donor organizations in an effort to reduce the influence of Israeli political parties and the World ...

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