79 % of Israelis think that Israel is partially responsible for protecting Jews worldwide from anti-Semitic attacks, according to a survey published by the Diaspora Affairs ministry, daily Israel Hayom reported.

Only 21% said Israel was not obligated to do so.

Some 92% of respondents said they were concerned on a personal level when they heard about anti-Semitic attacks abroad

• "Fight against anti-Semitism is of paramount importance," stresses Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett

The survey showed a lack of consensus when it comes to how Diaspora Jews should perceive Israel. Some 87% said Diaspora Jews were inextricably linked to Israel because it serves as a potential safe haven. Meanwhile, only 37% said they strongly agree with the statement that "Diaspora Jews can feel safe because Israel is strong," while 63% of respondents disagreed with that statement.

When asked whether Israel's only obligation toward Diaspora Jews was granting them the right to make aliyah or immigration, 41% said no, while 35% said yes.

"The fight against anti-Semitism is of paramount importance," Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs Naftali Bennett said Tuesday. "It is part and parcel of our mutual responsibility between Israel and the Diaspora," he said.