ABSTRACT
The Aden Jewish Community Council, however, reacted with utter displeasure toward the decision of the Agency to terminate the mission of Lapides and to dump the responsibility on the lap of the tiny Jewish community of Aden. It reminded the Agency that the political situation in Yemen was rapidly deteriorating and that abandoning the remnant of the Yemeni Jews at ‘these dangerous times,’ would be irresponsible, even inexcusable. It stressed that Lapides’ leadership, ties, and experience were needed far more than ever. His presence in Aden, they insisted, was crucial to the success of the endeavor to save the Jews of Yemen. 1
