Arab and other Jews

Haim Sofer, an Iraqi-Israeli, asserted in an interview that the Jewish population in Iraq harbored no desire to emigrate, even following the establishment of Israel in 1948. Sofer, who himself is of Iraqi descent, emphasized that the community was thriving and content within Iraq prior to their eventual departure.

He described the Jews of Iraq as being "well-off and ful..." before the circumstances changed, suggesting a comfortable and integrated existence. This contrasts with narratives that might imply a widespread eagerness to leave their country of origin.

Sofer's remarks indicate that the decision for many Iraqi Jews to leave was not driven by a lack of attachment to their homeland or a desire for a different life, but rather by external factors that made remaining untenable. The interview, though described as "relatively old," sheds light on the complex sentiments of a community facing significant historical shifts.

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The Jews of Iraq never wanted to leave, even after the establishment of Israel in 1948. They were well-off and ful...