Earlier this month. the Committee of Concern. a nonsectarian group of Americans formed to call world attention to the plight of Jews in Middle East countries and headed by General Lucius D. Clay. released an alarming report on the status of Syrian Jews. The report revealed that the ruthless Syrian Government has placed a total ban on Jewish emigration and that 12 young Jews have been imprisoned. charged with attempting to flee the country. Of these 12 victims of harassment. three are members of a single family: 27yearold Azur Blanga. his 24yearold wife and their 4yearold son. Two are members of another family: Isaac Hamra and Sheila Hamra.
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