Jewish Agency Head Zev Baylski said that it is difficult to be a Jew today outside of Israel. He said that the hate for Israel and demonstrations against Israel worldwide make it difficult for Jews across the world.

Baylski pointed to the large Muslim community in France which demonstrates vociferously and has made it difficult for Jews there to live in peace. He also showed as an example Venezuelan President Chavez's decision to expel the Israeli ambassador from his country.