After three weeks of extensive investigation, British authorities here are still puzzled as to how the anti-Jewish outbreaks in Tripolitania ordginated, and by whom they were plotted. Figures released today as a result of the investigation disclose that 125 Jews and five Arabs were killed during the outbreaks,
While no concrete evidence as to the origin of the riots was uncovered, there are indications that the pogrom was planned. Strong inferences point to the fact that its attacks on the Jews was organized under the influence of agitators from Egypt.
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