Israeli cruise ship turned away from Greek island by Gaza war protest | Greece

After a protest on the Gaza War, a cruise ship carrying Israeli tourists was forced to re -guide Cyprus after returning from the Greek island Syros.

In Crown Iris, about 1,600 Israeli passengers, more than 300 demonstrators in the Cyclad Isle were prevented from descending in the midst of security concerns when Israel has made it clear that they were not welcome on the treatment of Palestinians in Gaza. A great poster adorned with words in which the genocide has been stopped alongside Palestinian flags.

In a statement made by the protesters, Greece had problems with Israel and the relationship with Israel with a closer “economic, technological and military” relationship. “As the inhabitants of Syros, but even more people, we are taking action that we hope will contribute to stop this destruction from the genocide war in our neighborhood.”

Eyewitnesses, some passengers on the ship on the Israeli flags and reacts to declare patriotic slogans, he said.

Confirming the incident, the Israeli transport company Mano Maritime, who operated the ship, said, “The ship came to Syros, encountered a demonstration by pro -Palestinian supporters, and the passengers were stuck on the ship without the permission of stroke.”

Greek Foreign Ministry, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, Greek’s counterpart George Gerapetritis contacted. He did not publish any details of his debate.

In recent years, Greece has become popular among Israeli tourists and has become increasingly close to the close relations between the two Mediterranean countries.

Although protest ended without injury or arrest, the episode emphasized the intervention of Israel in Gaza in Gaza in Greece. Anti -Israeli graffiti has increased throughout the country as well as signs that support Palestinians.