On The Need For Ha'avara (Transfer) H. Arlosoroff, Zionist leader in Palestine.
Source: Y. Arad, Y. Gutman, Abraham Margaliot, eds., Documents on the Holocaust (Yad Vashem 1981) p. 53. (Ha'olam, No. 28, June 22, 1933).
…The liquidation of the immigrants' businesses and realisation of their capital. Currency and transfer regulations make it very difficult for the immigrants to realise their capital in order to invest in Palestine. I believe that this problem will not find its solution without negotiations and an agreement with the German Government. Such negotiations would no doubt enjoy the support of the public in various countries, and a solution must be found based on concessions and advantages for both sides. It may be necessary to increase German exports to Palestine or to establish a guarantor company to insure the liquidation of immigrants' businesses over a long period. This matter requires study, effort and speedy attention….
