The only hope for the Jewish refugees in Italy is to obtain Palestine immigration certificates, it was declared today by Rabbi David Prato, former Chief Rabbi of Italy, following his return from Rome where he conferred with the authorities regarding the refugee problem.
Dr. Prato, supported by the Tel Aviv Counsul General, Count Mazzolini, made strong efforts to obtain from the Italian Government permission for 5,000 refugees to continue their residence in Italy.
Vatican friends of Dr. Prato assured him that they would give any possible help to the refugees but said that “their hands were tied.” The British and Polish Ambassadors also pledged their assistance, Dr. Prato said, adding that “real help” could come only from the British Government enabling the refugees to settle in Palestine.
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