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Foreign Ministry urges Israelis in Greece to be cautious ahead of anti-Israel ‘Day of Action’ Sunday
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleNava Freiberg is The Times of Israel's deputy diplomatic correspondent.
The Foreign Ministry has urged Israelis currently in Greece to act cautiously ahead of a planned “Day of Action” tomorrow by Greek pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel groups.
In a statement published yesterday, the ministry warns travelers of “demonstrations expected to take place throughout the country — including on islands and at tourist sites — organized by radical pro-Palestinian groups.”
Israelis visiting or planning to arrive in Greece are urged to avoid protests, political arguments or displaying visible Israeli symbols, and to stay alert in crowded places and keep family updated on their location.
Two weeks ago, three Greek groups announced the plans for the “Day of Action” targeting Israeli tourists, vowing that Greece will not become a “refuge” for “genocidal people.”
According to the Kan public broadcaster, coordinated demonstrations denouncing Israel’s conduct in its war against Hamas in Gaza are planned at 90 locations across the country.
The effort by the groups follows a string of anti-Israel incidents in Greece, a popular nearby tourist destination for Israelis.
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