A cruise ship carrying around 1,600 Israeli tourists was prevented from allowing its passengers to disembark on the Greek island of Syros after being met by a large pro-Palestinian protest.
Demonstrators, waving Palestinian flags and holding banners denouncing Israel's actions in Gaza, blocked the port and prompted Greek authorities to keep the Israeli tourists on board for safety reasons. The ship, operated by an Israeli company, was forced to skip its planned stop and reroute to Cyprus. The incident has sparked diplomatic tensions, with Israel urging Greece to take action and Greek officials condemning the protest as antisemitic.
This event highlights the growing impact of the Gaza conflict on Israeli citizens traveling abroad and the increasing visibility of pro-Palestinian activism in Europe.
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