A cruise ship carrying around 1,600 Israeli tourists was prevented from allowing its passengers to disembark on the Greek island of Syros due to 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 aboard for safety reasons. The ship, operated by an Israeli company, was ultimately forced to skip the stop and reroute to Cyprus. The incident has sparked diplomatic tensions, with Israel urging Greece to respond and Greek officials condemning the protest as 'outrageous' and antisemitic.
The event highlights how the ongoing Gaza conflict is affecting Israelis traveling abroad and fueling international protests.
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