Hope was felt here for the possibility of a renewal of Jewish immigration from Rumania, in the wake of reports today that Israel and Rumanian government representatives had re-opened discussions on the possibility of re-uniting separated families, with a more liberal interpretation of family relationships.
The Israeli press reported a somewhat friendlier attitude in Bucharest. However, while non-Jewish leaders are pictured as more understanding of the problem of separated families, Jews among the Rumanian Communist Party leadership were said to have intensified their campaign against liberalizing emigration policy. It is believed here that some time must pass before practical results of the friendlier attitude in Bucharest become visible.
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