These harsh policies. coupled with the severe famine. made rescue of the Ethiopian Jews necessary. Earlier rescue attempts were discontinued because of premature disclosures. This directly endangered the Ethiopian Jews who remained in Sudan. In addition. because they were afraid of being identified as Jews in a Moslem country. Ethiopian Jews refrained from soliciting medical and food assistance. This resulted in alarming death rates among Ethiopian Jews that cried for immediate action. Sudan. which is estimated now to shelter over a half million famine refugees. allowed our rescue effort to take place this past March. This humanitarian effort was applauded all over the world. Shortly thereafter. however.
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