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 tourists on board 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 antisemitic.
This event highlights the growing international backlash against Israel over the Gaza war and the impact on Israeli travelers abroad.
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