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 against Israel's actions in Gaza, blocked the port, prompting Greek authorities to keep the Israelis on board as a precaution. The ship was ultimately forced to leave Syros and reroute to Cyprus. The incident has sparked diplomatic discussions between Israel and Greece, with Israeli officials urging Greek authorities to address the situation.
This event highlights the growing impact of the Gaza conflict on Israeli citizens traveling abroad.
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