US EditionAssailants Stab Two Israelis in Athens, One Arrested
- Two Israelis were stabbed on Friday on Ermou Street, an upscale shopping avenue in central Athens, after being targeted for speaking Hebrew and wearing a Star of David necklace.
- One of the assailants, originally from the Gaza Strip and who had participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations, was apprehended, while the other fled the scene.
- In 2023, Greek police arrested two Pakistanis of Iranian origin who were planning attacks against Israeli and Jewish targets, including a kosher restaurant and a synagogue in Athens.
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Two Israelis Attacked in the Heart of Athens After Speaking Hebrew
A man waves a Palestinian flag as pro-Hamas demonstrators protest next to the Greek parliament, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Athens, Greece, May 7, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis i24 News – Two Israeli citizens were stabbed on Friday on Ermou Street, a shopping artery in the center of Athens. According to a report by Ynet, one of the attackers, originally from the Gaza Strip, was apprehended while his accompl…
Two Israelis Stabbed In Athens, Suspect From Gaza Is Arrested
An Israeli couple were stabbed on Friday while walking in the Ermou shopping district in Athens. Baruch Hashem, the victims were only lightly injured and did not require hospitalization. One of the assailants, a Palestinian originally from Gaza, was arrested at the scene. A second suspect fled the area. According to the Foreign Ministry, the assailants attacked the Israelis after hearing them speak Hebrew and noticing their Magen Dovid necklaces…
When the couple spoke Hebrew, the men attacked.
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