Power relations between Jews, Muslims and Italians in Libya
Description
The document is categorized as RH 23 in BA-MA Freiburg military Archive
It deals with balance of powers in North Africa.
P. 8: In framework of this report, it is written that French officers present hostile trends towards the Jews, the freemasons and the communists.
P. 8: "The Arabs in Tunis express friendliness and welcome the German officers
There is a hostility between the Arabs and the Jews: it is reported that a pogrom was implemented in the city Gabes on 19-20.5.41 and at least 7 Jews were killed. The garisson has to make peace between the sides"
P. 13: It is reported that 3 Jews were caught in the North African coast among other captives
From them 2 are originally from Vienna and the other one from Warsaw. They speak German fluently and might be a spy unit
P. 16-17: A report on the relationship between the Jews in Tripoli with the Italians – the Jews still try to maintain thier control in the Italian regions
The writer relates to a claim, saying that the Jews are decent and loyal citizens.
The Jews own the most expensive Hauses in Tripoli and and let the Italian officers to rent it.
They have a strong control on the commence in Tripoli