Commenting on the report of the Anglo-American Inquiry Committee on Palestine, Mrs. Joseph M. Welt, of Detroit, president of the National Council of Jewish Women, today stated.
“The National Council of Jewish Women welcomes the recommendation to permit immediate entry of 100,000 Jews into Palestine as an important contribution toward the alleviation of the pitiful plight of the homeless and dispossessed Jews of Europe. As a matter of minimum justice and humanity, no less could have been done.
“At our last triennial convention, Council recorded itself ‘in favor of the unrestricted immigration of Jews into Palestine.’ Our goal has not yet been achieved, and we will continue our efforts toward its realization. In keeping with Council’s program, we hope that the Committee’s decision marks the beginning of a changed and more favorable attitude toward an open-door policy for Palestine. The rescue and rehabilitation of the remnants of European Jewry remains a challenge to all people and governments.”
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