Greece Prevents Israelis from Landing on Syros Island Due to Pro-Gaza Protests
Greek authorities have prevented several Israeli settlements from docking on the island of Syros due to massive pro-Gaza protests on the same island.
According to Hebrew media, the Israelis were stuck on the ship, and some passengers began a counter-demonstration, waving Israeli flags and chanting, "We are the believers, children of the believers."
Yedioth Ahronoth reported that Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar spoke with his Greek counterpart, Georgios Gerapetritis, to discuss the matter.
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