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Athens Mayor Clashes With Israel Ambassador Over Antisemitic Graffiti

On August 3, the Mayor of Athens, Dr. Haris Doukas, had a conflict with Israeli Ambassador Noam Katz over anti-Semitic graffiti in the city.
Ambassador Katz stated that Israeli tourists felt uncomfortable in Athens due to the mayor's inaction against anti-Jewish graffiti.
Since the Gaza conflict escalated in October 2023, there has been a surge in Israeli visitors to Greece, with a reported 90% increase in resident permits linked to property purchases in 2024.
Mayor Doukas defended Athens's stance on free expression and condemned violence, asserting the city's commitment to respecting its visitors.

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