Rabbi Philip S. Berristein, advisor on Jewish affairs to U.S. forces in Europe, today told a press conference that he is maintaining close liaison with every foreign mission in Germany in an effort to speed Jewish emigration from Germany.
He added, however, that it is “clear that Palestine remains the fundamental hope of the majority of displaced Jews and represents the most realistic possibility of resettlement for the majority, and the primary emphasis must therefore be placed on Palestine.” He said the DP’s are restive, but that they are not cracking under the strain.
Rabbi Bernstein foresaw no fundamental changes in Army policy toward the DP’s when the Third Army which now controls DP administration is deactivated in March. Although it is not yet known what will happen at that time, he stated, it is presumed that three newly-formed military districts will be responsible for DP welfare.
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