A decision to emigrate to “all overseas countries except Palestine” was adopted today by the German-Jewish Youth Association, one of the three leading Jewish youth organizations in Germany which numbers 9,000 members.
Opposition to Palestine as a destination has grown since the association has become aware of the immigration possibilities that exist in Central and South American countries.
The resolution was backed by outstanding non-Zionist leaders.
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