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November 5, 1945
The three-day anti-Jewish riots in Tripolitania commence.
1945 anti-Jewish riots in Tripolitania
The 1945 anti-Jewish riots in Tripolitania were the most violent riots against Jews in North Africa in the 20th century. From November 5 to November 7, 1945, more than 140 Jews were killed and many more injured in a pogrom in Tripolitania, then under British military occupation. 38 Jews were killed in Tripoli from where the riots spread. 40 were killed in Amrus, 34 in Zanzur, 7 in Tajura, 13 in Zawia and 3 in Qusabat.
November 5
November 5 is the 309th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 56 days remain until the end of the year.