Some Israelis believe, for instance, that they should remain loyal to the Serbs, who defended Jews during World War II.

Some Arabs defended Jews and offered them refuge in their homes; many witnesses identified their attackers and murderers as their neighbours.

Mr. Levy, who passionately urges Jews to buy guns and learn how to use them, says his mission is to defend Jews whenever they are victims.

Another citizens' initiative announced this week, supported by several civil rights and religious groups, aims to identify Germans willing to defend Jews and foreigners from attack.

Some believe that Luke's gospel can be seen to mirror the Jewish apologetic literature of the time which served to "defend Jews against misunderstanding and persecution."

In Parliament, he has been active in defending Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians against discrimination.

Ahh," Bud said, "you're always defending Jews.

"I have sympathy for any struggle to defend Jews," he said, but added, "I don't think its place is here."