A cruise ship carrying around 1,600 Israeli tourists was prevented from docking at 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 demanded that Israeli tourists not be welcomed while the conflict continues. Greek authorities, citing safety concerns, kept the passengers 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 'outrageous' and antisemitic.
The event highlights how the Gaza war is affecting Israelis abroad and fueling international protests.
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