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Dr. Goldmann Discusses Plight of Egyptian Jews with State Dept

December 24, 1956
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Egypt’s persecution of Jews was discussed here by Dr. Nahum Goldmann, president of the Jewish Agency, with Assistant Secretary of State Rountree, Meanwhile it was reported here today that American diplomatic missions were ordered yesterday to find out, through checks in Paris, London, Athens, Rome, Malta and Cyprus whether there has been an influx of Jews from Egypt, and to look into the nature of Egypt’s actions against Jews.

If the reports from the U.S. missions indicate violations of human rights, Washington will order its United Nations delegation to support UN censure of Egypt on this score, according to informed sources here.

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