Hungary as a Safe Haven: Jewish Residents and Visitors Amidst Rising Antisemitism

Perceived Safety in Hungary

• 💡 German parliamentarian Dmitri Schultz states he cannot openly wear a kippah in public in Germany due to safety concerns, only wearing it at home or in synagogue.
• 📌 Schultz notes that anti-semitism he has experienced primarily comes from the Islamic and left-wing sides, not the right.
• 🎯 Belgian parliamentarian Sam Van Roy highlights that only a small fraction of his country's parliament is pro-Israel, with a significant portion being anti-semitic.
• ⚠️ Van Roy describes daily attacks on Jews in Antwerp and Brussels, often by young Muslims, leading many to hide their identity and consider leaving.

Political Stances on Israel and Migration

• 🌍 Israeli Foreign Minister Gidon Sar expressed gratitude to Germany and Austria for their support of Israel.
• 🚫 Hungary's Prime Minister Victor Orban spoke against the influx of Muslim migrants into Europe, leading to Hungary being described as a "migrant-free zone."
• 🇭🇺 Hungary supports Israel on the international stage and protects Jewish culture and security domestically.
• 🗣️ CPAC Hungary chairman Miklos Santo notes a "Jewish renaissance" in Hungary, contrasting it with Western Europe where Jewish people may not feel as free.

Drivers of Antisemitism and Proposed Solutions

• 📈 Van Roy suggests that some anti-Israel sentiment stems from a desire to absolve guilt from the Holocaust and to gain votes from leftist and Muslim groups.
• 🤝 Santo believes many European politicians fail to protect Jewish people while passively supporting anti-Zionist movements for political gain.
• ✡️ Hungarian rabbi Jonathan Megary advocates for fighting radical Muslim identity with stronger Jewish and Christian identities.
• 🙏 Megary emphasizes the importance of putting God, family, and country first, and being proud of one's heritage.