A cruise ship carrying around 1,600 Israeli tourists was prevented from allowing passengers to disembark at the Greek island of Syros after being met by a large pro-Palestinian protest.
Demonstrators, waving Palestinian flags and 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 Mano Cruise, was ultimately 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.
The event highlights growing international backlash against Israel over the Gaza conflict and the potential impact on Israeli travelers abroad.
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