A cruise ship carrying around 1,600 Israeli tourists was prevented from allowing its passengers to disembark on the Greek island of Syros after large pro-Palestinian protests blocked the port.
Demonstrators, waving Palestinian flags and holding banners such as 'Stop the Genocide,' gathered to protest Israel's military actions in Gaza. Greek authorities, citing safety concerns, kept the Israeli tourists on board and the ship was ultimately forced to reroute to Cyprus. The incident has sparked diplomatic tensions, with Israel urging Greece to take action and Greece condemning the protest as antisemitic.
The event highlights how the Gaza conflict is affecting Israeli citizens abroad and fueling international activism.
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