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Iraq Seizes Jewish Properties, Family Fights Back in Court

2/6/2026

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Iraq asserts state control over Jewish-owned properties and directs rent for the French embassy to its government.
The Lawee family says France has occupied the property since 1974, saving 90% of market rent.
A Paris court dismissed the Lawee family's $22 million lawsuit, ruling the contract is not governed by French law.
The family plans to appeal, arguing property rights are human rights and France uses Iraqi laws.

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Iraq asserts state control over Jewish-owned properties and directs rent for the French embassy to its government.
The Lawee family says France has occupied the property since 1974, saving 90% of market rent.
A Paris court dismissed the Lawee family's $22 million lawsuit, ruling the contract is not governed by French law.
The family plans to appeal, arguing property rights are human rights and France uses Iraqi laws.