Israelis dream of Europe
The Gaza incursion provoked a wave of anti-Semitism in Europe and a surge in the number of Jews emigrating to Israel, but in Israel, the war has provoked some to consider emigration to safer, less polarized countries.
“I reached the conclusion that if I don’t do it now, it will never happen,” says Sharon, a man in his 40s who lives in the center of Israel. “I don’t see hope for this country. I never felt that I belonged and now it’s more than ever. I have had it with this place.”
Sharon plans to leave Israel and emigrate to Europe — Spain, to be exact. He plans to start a business somewhere peaceful and calm, where he can live his life, “instead of sacrificing this one and only life for politicians,” as he says.
