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4,892 “illegals” Entered Palestine in 2 Months, Commons Told; None Turned Back

October 5, 1939
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A total of 4,892 illegal immigrants entered Palestine between August 1 and Sept. 30, the House of Commons was informed today by Colonial Secretary Malcolm MacDonald. None was turned back to sea, Mr. MacDonald declared.

The Colonial Secretary announced also a general improvement in the Palestine situation since the outbreak of war. He said: “There has been an improvement in the security situation in Palestine although instances of lawless activity by Arab terrorists still occur from time to time. Generally both Arab and Jewish sections of the community have ranged themselves behind this country in the present emergency and have shown every desire to cooperate with us in the successful prosecution of the war.”

The Jewish Agency for Palestine announced today that the first citrus shipment of the season was en route from the Holy Land to England. The announcement said that necessary measures had been taken to ensure the wartime supply of citrus.

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