Libyan Jews are preparing to make millions of dollars in compensation claims against their former government. The Organization of Libyan Jews, in conjunction with the Israeli government, is preparing the case after Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi said last week he would be willing to compensate former Libyan Jews for confiscated homes, buildings and communal properties, Britain’s Sunday Telegraph reported.
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