'The European Union is an institution that tolerates two types of Jews: those willing to undermine Israel, and dead Jews,' Chikli said, as reported by Euronews. Von der Leyen proposed halting 'all payments' to Israel, except those directed to the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Centre and civil society projects. 'Supporting Yad Vashem matters to Ursula von der Leyen. Meanwhile, the rabbis' letter urged von der Leyen to act, saying Europe urgently needed 'increased security provisions' in light of growing antisemitic threats. The bright spots in Europe today are Hungary and the Czech Republic, united by a sane immigration policy.'