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GREECE, JUL 27 – Protests by about 150 demonstrators blocked an Israeli cruise ship from docking at Rhodes, forcing it to divert to Cyprus amid calls to end Israel's Gaza blockade, organizers said.
- Scuffles occurred between riot police and demonstrators on the Greek island of Rhodes during a protest against the war in Gaza as an Israeli cruise ship was docked.
- Protesters chanted 'Freedom for Palestine' as riot police pushed them back, leading to minor scuffles.
- Demonstrations were called by anti-war activists during the visit of the Israeli cruise ship, Crown Iris, carrying over 600 tourists.
- Passengers on the Crown Iris disembarked in Rhodes without incident, according to Greek media.
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Protests in Greece Against Israeli Tourists: Antisemitism or Anti-Zionism?
Tension erupts between demonstrators and Israeli tourists at the port of Rhodes. Credit: AMNA/Lefteris Damianidis The port of Greece’s Rhodes on Monday witnessed a striking contrast upon the arrival of the Crown Iris cruise ship, carrying approximately 660 Israeli tourists. On one hand, local authorities and organizations extended a warm welcome to the visitors. Representatives, including Rhodes Mayor Alexandros Koliadis and Deputy Regional Gove…
On the Greek island of Rhodes, clashes broke out today between police and protesters over the arrival of an Israeli tourist cruise ship.
Israeli Cruise Ship Targeted Again as Pro-Palestinian Protests Escalate in Greece
Greek riot police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters near the port of Rhodes during a demonstration targeting an Israeli cruise ship. Photo: Screenshot Pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with Greek riot police on Monday on the island of Rhodes as they attempted to block an Israeli cruise ship from docking at the island’s main port. The MS Crown Iris — operated by Israeli cruise line Mano Maritime — was once again targeted by anti-Israel activ…
Riot police scuffle with anti-war demonstrators on Greek island during visit by Israeli cruise ship
Scuffles broke out between riot police and demonstrators on the Greek island of Rhodes during a protest Monday against the war in Gaza while an Israeli cruise ship was docked at the island, local media reported.
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