1948Jewish Exodus from Arab Lands

Antisemitism played a central role in the Jewish exodus from...
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1948

🔥 Aleppo Riots

Anti-Jewish riots erupt in Aleppo, resulting in some 75 Jews murdered and several hundred wounded.
Aleppo Riots (1947)
SyriaRiotsArab-Israeli ConflictAnti-SemitismMiddle EastViolenceJewish ExodusPost-War
SyriaSyria

🏘️ Manama Riots

A mob of Muslim sailors looted Jewish homes and shops in the Manama riots. In the end one Jewish woman was dead and a Synagogue was destroyed.
Manama Riots (1947)
BahrainRiotsArab-Israeli ConflictAnti-SemitismMiddle EastViolenceJewish ExodusPost-War
BahrainBahrain

⚔️ Aden Riots

A three-day riot broke out between the Jews of Aden and the local Muslim population. When it was over, 82 Jews were killed and 76 Jews were injured.
Aden Riots (1947)
YemenRiotsArab-Israeli ConflictAnti-SemitismMiddle EastViolenceJewish ExodusPost-WarAden
YemenYemen

🏘️ 1947 Manama riots

1947 Manama riots (1947)
BahrainRiotsArab-Israeli ConflictAnti-SemitismMiddle EastViolenceJewish ExodusPost-War
BahrainBahrain

🚪 Jewish Exodus from Arab Lands

Antisemitism played a central role in the Jewish exodus from Arab lands. The Jewish population in the Arab Middle East and North Africa has decreased from 900,000 in 1948 to less than 8,000 in 2001.
Jewish Exodus from Arab Lands (1948)
Arab-Israeli ConflictJewish ExodusMiddle EastNorth AfricaAnti-SemitismExpulsionPost-WarZionism

💣 Cairo Bombings

The 1948 Cairo bombings were several bombings which targeted the Jewish population of Cairo. The bombings claimed the lives of 70 Jews and 200 other Jews were wounded.
Cairo Bombings (1948)
EgyptBombingsArab-Israeli ConflictAnti-SemitismMiddle EastViolenceJewish ExodusPost-War
EgyptEgypt