Edited sentence: Jewish groups hold that these campaigns are based on Anti-Semitism, and have no valid basis in animal rights.The kosher method of slaughtering animals has been criticized as being cruel; it has been forbidden in a number of European countries.These campaigns are often accompanied by anti-Semitic remarks from government members of the nations, as well as anti-Semitic remarks from members of the non-governmental organizations which have taken the intiative in trying to ban kosher food.This has been evidenced by the fact that many opponents of kosher meat have publicly stated that "the Jews" should leave the country if they don't like the restrictions being put on them