The entire Hebrew press here has reacted enthusiastically to President Roosevelt strong statement pledging his aid, if re-elected, to secure the establishment of Palestine as a Jewish Commonwealth.
Haaretz says that "not a single statesman of any standing, especially the head of a government, would seek to mislead anybody to gain votes. Roosevelt is famous for his adherence to moral principles in polities. The news from overseas," it continues, "will not only encourage the Zionist movement here, but the remnants of European Jewry who are beginning to reappear from their hideouts and concentration camps will be strengthened in their belief that the world understands the necessity of rectifying the terrible injustice done the Jewish people. The leaders of the U.S. Government evidently position and we believe that a decision on Palestine will be made with complete understanding among all concerned," the paper concludes.
Haboker writes that "the Roosevelt statement is of great importance because its formulation shows a deep, detailed knowledge of the problem."
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