A former elite soldier and politician appealed to European nations to recognize that Israel is currently protecting Europe in the war from what could happen in the old continent's backyard.

Matan Kahana previously served as a colonel in the IDF. He was a member of the Sayeret Matkal and also served as a fighter pilot in the Israeli Air Force, where he commanded a squadron of F-16s.

Kahana, who later served as MP and Minister of Religious Affairs, released a video on Sunday calling on Europe to "wake up" and take action against anti-Semitism on its streets.

"This is a wake-up call for Europe. Do they really think this war is about Israel? Today it's about us, tomorrow it's about you,” Kahana said.

“This is a war against the way of life of our Western democracies. Israel is fighting on the front line in this war, in the war that protects you from what can happen in their backyard," Kahana added, then went on to say that nearly half a million people protested alongside Hamas in London, and more than 1,500 anti-Semitic incidents were recorded in France in recent weeks.

"Let's be clear: these anti-Semitic acts, these demonstrations are demonstrations in support of Hamas-ISIS. The protesters support those who kill and rape, who burned whole families alive... Do they really think this is just a war against Israel?” Kahana pointed out.

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Cover image: This is a wake-up call for Europe.
Do they really think this war is about Israel? Today it's about us, tomorrow about you - said Kahana Source: X/Matan Kahana