The Belgian Government here reported today that the Nazi administration in Belgium has ordered all Jews to evacuate the Belgian coast.
One Jew who remained in the vicinity of Ostend was arrested for violating the order, which was issued as a result of the Nazi military authorities’ fear of possible Allied landings on the Belgian shore.
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