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Jewish Family Sues France Over Seized Property Dispute

1/30/2026

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A Jewish family is suing France for compensation over property seized in the 1950s that was used for France's embassy in Baghdad.
France contends the dispute falls under Iraqi law and should be resolved in an Iraqi court.
The family cannot pursue the case in Iraq because legal restrictions prevent Jews from entering the country.

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A Jewish family is suing France for compensation over property seized in the 1950s that was used for France's embassy in Baghdad.
France contends the dispute falls under Iraqi law and should be resolved in an Iraqi court.
The family cannot pursue the case in Iraq because legal restrictions prevent Jews from entering the country.