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 condemning Israel's actions in Gaza, blocked the port and called for an end to what they described as genocide. Greek authorities, citing safety concerns, kept the Israeli tourists on board and the ship was ultimately rerouted to Cyprus. The incident has sparked diplomatic tensions, with Israel urging Greece to respond and Greek officials condemning the protest as antisemitic.
The event highlights how the ongoing Gaza conflict is affecting Israelis abroad and fueling international activism.
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