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Report Condition of Iraqi Jews Deteriorating; Face Physical Persecution

December 21, 1970
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Tourists arriving here from Arab countries have reported that the situation of the remaining Jews there is as bad as ever. An American visitor recently In Iraq said the economic position of Iraqi Jews has deteriorated and they face physical persecution. According to a tourist from Egypt, there are still Jews under detention in that country.

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