Indications that Premier Mussolini may take a more active interest in the situation of German Jewry were found today in his reception of Chief Rabbi Sacerdoti, and in the publication of a resolution passed weeks ago by the Italian Jews, but upon which Mussolini had until now failed to comment.
The resolution, requesting that the Premier use his influence to bring about a mitigation of the Nazi treatment of German Jews, was presented by the Union of Italian Israelite Communities. In reply, Premier Mussolini expressed the hope that “the situation, though lamentable, would soon return to normal.” Since the resolution was passed before Premier Mussolini’s conference with Capt Hermann Wilhelm Goering, the Reich’s Commissioner for Aviation, and Hitler’s chief adviser, it is assumed that Mussolini’s representations to Capt Goering at that visit have not yet attained their object.
The resolution reads, “The Union of Italian Israelite Communities, in the name of Italian Hebrews who in this sad hour feel themselves fraternally close to the Hebrews of Germany that are so hard pressed, expresses the fervid hope that normal conditions of life may be reestablished among them without delay, that unjust restrictions may be lifted, and that parity of rights may be given.”
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