The Jewish Agency headquarters here announced today that it will liquidate its offices in Munich at the end of next month in accordance with a recent decision taken by the Agency’s executive.
In announcing its forthcoming liquidation, the Jewish Agency office also made it known that it has been empowered by the executive in Jerusalem to facilitate the unlimited emigration of Jews from Germany until the last day of its existence. It,’ therefore, issued the following instructions:
1. All persons intending to immigrate to Israel who have not as yet submitted their papers to the Agency here must do so without further delay and must submit to a physical examination.
2. Deadline for submission of all immigration applications is Aug. 20, while prospective immigrants must present themselves for a medical examination by Sept. 1.
3. The exact dates when Israel-bound transports will leave Germany will be announced at a later date.
4. No consideration can be given to the wishes of individual immigrants regarding the date of their departure from Germany since this would upset transport timetables and plans for shipping space accommodations.
5. Postponement of departures for the purpose of settling pending restitution claims cannot be considered in view of the short time available before liquidation of the Agency’s office here.
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