Holocaust survivors in France came home to stolen apartments, looted furniture and bureaucratic hurdles

Laws put in place after the war aimed to return stolen belongings and offer war damages to victims. In reality, many Jewish families faced lengthy waits and legal hurdles.

By: Shannon Fogg, Missouri University of Science and Technology, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 1,348

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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By Shannon Fogg, Missouri University of Science and Technology

In 1945, an angry mob confronted Aba Mizreh and four of his sons outside their former home in Paris. The Jewish family had hidden in Lyon during World War II, only to learn that their apartment had been looted and rented in their absence. Despite an eviction notice, the new tenants refused to leave, leading to a street fight.

Following the violent confrontation, Mizreh wrote to …

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