European minister allegedly asserts that the EU only accepts two categories of Jews: those who are ready to undermine Israel and those who are deceased.
In recent times, Europe has been grappling with a surge in antisemitic incidents, a troubling trend that has not gone unnoticed by Amichai Chikli, Israel's Minister of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism.
Last week, a gathering in Liège, Belgium, commemorating the death of Jean Gol, a leading Jewish politician, turned violent. The demonstrations, involving approximately 400 people, resulted in 12 policemen being reportedly injured. However, Chikli did not comment on this incident.
Elsewhere in Europe, a shopkeeper in Flensburg, Germany, caused widespread outrage by placing a note in his shop window banning Jews from entering. Chikli did not express any optimism about the situation, urging Jews to consider leaving Belgium, which he believes has surrendered to radical Islam and has no future or hope.
Chikli has been vocal about his concerns regarding the European Union's stance towards Israel. He accused the EU of tolerating two types of Jews: those willing to undermine Israel, and dead Jews. He also criticised the EU for pouring hundreds of millions into organisations that accuse Israel of genocide and call for boycotts, only to launch boycotts themselves and label Israeli products based on those very reports.
European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen, in her State of the Union address, proposed suspending bilateral support for Israel and partially suspending a trade deal in response to the ongoing military assault in Gaza. She, however, proposed a suspension of all payments to Israel, except those destined for the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Centre and other civil society projects.
In response to the increasing antisemitism in Europe, the European Commission has announced it will step up protection of Jewish citizens. More than 100 European rabbis have also sent a letter to Von der Leyen, warning about increased visceral antisemitic hate in Europe following the Hamas-led attack on Israel.
Despite the challenges, Chikli did express cautious optimism for Britain and France, stating that the British and French peoples have not yet spoken their last word. He also highlighted Hungary, Georgia, Slovakia, North Macedonia, and the Czech Republic as countries with sane immigration policies, praising them as the bright spots in Europe today.
However, Chikli did not mention any specific antisemitic acts or investigations, such as those reported by UNIA in Belgium in 2024. It is clear that the issue of antisemitism in Europe is a complex and pressing one, requiring urgent attention and action.
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