"the jews" did not get blanket reparations. individuals had to file and provide evidence for what was taken by force. reparations were monthly payments (less than social security) and went only to the property owners, not their descendants.

the point is that reparations followed established legal compensation models for criminal theft of items that could be valued. there was no 'pain and suffering' component, no payouts for unpaid labor in camps, loss of life, or future earnings.

it's estimated that 15% of Nazi gold was confiscated from expelled jews, and gold was not returned.