Amid escalating anti-Israel sentiment across parts of Europe, far-left groups and the local BDS movement in Greece have declared Sunday, August 10, a "National Day of Action Against Genocide." This way, prompting nationwide protests targeting Israeli tourists.
The planned demonstrations, which are expected to cause disruptions in key tourist destinations such as Athens, Crete, Rhodes, and Syros, follow a series of confrontations and violent incidents involving Israeli citizens vacationing in Greece.
In one recent case, an Israeli cruise ship was denied docking at Syros Island after hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters blocked the port. In another, a group of Israeli teenagers was reportedly attacked by activists in Rhodes. Instances of anti-Israel graffiti have also been observed in areas frequented by Israelis, particularly during this peak summer tourism period.
While no specific travel directives have been issued, Israel’s Foreign Ministry has updated its travel advisory for Greece, urging Israeli citizens to exercise “special caution,” particularly on the major islands.
