They want to live in Israel. and are ready to face whatever danger lies ahead there. Almost 2 years ago. Gafonovich applied to OVIRpassport officefor an emigration permit to Israel. It was denied. and since that time the Soviet authorities have subjected him to harassment and punishment. On February 21. 1973. 2 days before the defense of his thesis. Gafonovich was summarily expelled from the Technical Institute. He had been a good student and had incurred no reprimands. Yet his expulsion was demanded by the chairman of the Lithuanian KGBsecret policeand carried out by the institute administration without delay. Also. the telephone in the familys apartment was disconnected because the family had received personal calls from Israel.
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