The Israeli public has so far donated $1 million (IL 30 million) for the refugees of Cambodia in the largest campaign of its kind ever mounted in the history of the State of Israel, it was reported. The campaign began about two weeks ago, with a marathon broadcast on Israel Television, which was responsible for coordinating the campaign, and has continued, without interruption, since then.
The money, campaign officials said, has been used to purchase 300 tons of food, and preparations have been made to dispatch medical supplies to the refugee camps. These actions supplement the relief efforts that have already been undertaken by the Israel government, including the sending of medical teams to the Cambodian-Thai border. These activities are being coordinated with the international bodies responsible for channelling the aid to its destination in Thailand.
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