Former Libyan Jew demands compensation to Jews for their expulsion ~ Elder Of Ziyon

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Former Libyan Jew demands compensation to Jews for their expulsion

Libyan newspaper Alsa'ah 24 Newspaper has an interview with Raphael Luzon, the head of the Union of Libyan Jews.

I don't know the newspaper's orientation but the fact that this was published altogether is interesting.

Rafael Luzon said in a post on "Facebook": "We, the Libyan Jews, demand our legitimate rights that were seized unjustly and aggressively, from confiscated properties, souls that were taken, and forced displacement that took place in broad daylight without any right, just because we carried a different religious identity. These are horrific crimes committed against innocent Libyan citizens, for no reason other than being Jews. They lived on this land for centuries, contributed to its renaissance, culture, and economy, and were an authentic part of its social fabric," according to his claim.

He continued, "We categorically reject linking our issue to what is happening in the Middle East between the Palestinians and the Israelis, for our issue is a clear humanitarian and human rights issue with no relation to politics or regional conflicts, and no party can confiscate our natural right to justice and citizenship under the pretext of solidarity or national stance. We are talking about a purely Libyan national file that can only be resolved by acknowledging the mistake, apologizing, compensating for the damage, and returning the rights to their owners."

He went on, "The racist approach that seeks to deny these rights or incite against us is completely rejected from a legal, ethical, and international perspective, as all international agreements and charters of human rights organizations criminalize discrimination based on religion or origin and condemn any act or speech based on hatred or incitement to violence. Therefore, we affirm that the hate speech directed at us through social media or media platforms by some extremists can be subject to legal prosecution under international laws that ensure protection of individuals from bullying, incitement, and verbal violence," as he expressed it.

He concluded, "In conclusion, we say it clearly without ambiguity: We will not accept any one-upmanship from any party, nor any deliberate mixing up of the cards. We, the Jews of Libya, are sons of this authentic homeland, raised on the values of patriotism and loyalty, and we have never and will never sell or betray the land of our ancestors that we loved and lived in for centuries in peace and love. Our demands are nothing but right, justice, and fairness, and we will not be silenced by the voices that exaggerate with slogans to hide the truth of the historical injustice inflicted upon us. Libya is our homeland, and we will not stop demanding our rights, because the right does not expire with time, and justice does not die no matter how long the time may be," according to his speech.

I find it interesting that he seems to be speaking the language of Palestinians who demand rights. Perhaps he is trying to point out the hypocrisy by mirroring their rhetoric.

Because the chances for any compensation or an apology from Libya is just about zero.