The prize is awarded to personalities who have shown exemplary support for European Jewry, defended their religious rights, and combatted antisemitism.
The storming of the airport in Makhachkala, Dagestan, "in search of Jews," together with several other anti-Jewish incidents in the North Caucasus, once again revealed to the world the true nature of the Russian regime: from its deep-seated anti-Semitism to its inability to quickly respond to any uncontrolled outbreaks of disobedience outside Moscow.
The Conference of European Rabbis sent a letter to the EU urging them to dismantle terror-supporting orgs., penalize Hamas supporters, and ensure the safety of Jews.