Fresh Gaza War Protest Erupts in Greece as Israeli Cruise Ship Docks
- Pro-Palestinian activists protested the arrival of the Israeli cruise ship Crown Iris in Volos, Greece, condemning Israel's actions in Gaza and the presence of Israeli soldiers on board.
- Demonstrators displayed Palestinian flags and banners, chanting slogans such as "Freedom to Palestine" and "Victory to Palestine."
- The protests in Volos followed similar demonstrations at other Greek ports against the disembarkation of Israeli tourists, reflecting widespread opposition to Israeli tourism amid ongoing conflict in Gaza.
- Authorities maintained a heavy police presence to ensure order during the protests, which, despite tensions, did not result in violence.
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Greece’s Volos Residents Protest Arrival of Israeli Tourists at Port
Pro-Palestinian protesters attempt to block Israeli tourists from disembarking in Volos. Credit: Evaggelos Mpougiotis / AMNA Residents of the city of Volos in central Greece held two simultaneous demonstrations at both port exits to protest against the arrival of Israeli tourists. These echoed earlier protests at the ports of Syros and Rhodes, both popular Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. The demonstrations began early in the morning, shortly af…
Protests erupt in Greek port city over Israeli cruise ship arrival
Hundreds of people staged protests in the Greek port city of Volos on Wednesday against the arrival of an Israeli cruise ship carrying tourists and soldiers, reported Xinhua, quoting Greek public broadcaster ERT. The demonstrations coincided with the docking of the Crown Iris, which arrived as part of a recreational program for Israeli nationals. The largest rally began early in the morning near the city's KTEL bus terminal, with protesters marc…
Clashes in Greece: Greeks don’t want Israeli tourists
Tensions against Israeli tourists in Greece, a popular destination for Israeli holidaymakers with multiple daily flights between Tel Aviv and Athens, as well as direct connections to several Greek islands. On Wednesday, demonstrators clashed with police at the port of Volos in central Greece, protesting the arrival of a cruise ship carrying Israeli tourists, the […]
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