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                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.5



                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements of
Brooke Group, Ltd. on Form S-3 (No. 33-38869 and No. 33-63119) and Form S-8
(No. 333-24217): (i) of our report, dated March 27, 1997, on our audits of the
consolidated financial statements and financial statements schedule of Brooke
Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and for the years
ended December 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994 and (ii) of our report, dated March 24,
1997, on our audit of the consolidated financial statements of New Valley
Corporation and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995, and
for the years ended December 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995, which reports are
included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A No. 1 of Brooke Group Ltd. for the
year ended December 31, 1996.

Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.


Miami, Florida
April 14, 1997


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