Israeli Tourist Plans Lawsuit Over "No Zionists Allowed" Sign in Greece
An Israeli tourist, Galit Ben Simhon, encountered a discriminatory sign at a bar on the Greek island of Lesbos. The sign read, "Free Palestine, Zionists are forbidden to enter." Ben Simhon reported the incident to the Israeli news site Mako.
She attempted to persuade the bar owner to remove the sign, but he refused. Ben Simhon stated that while support for Palestinians and protest against Israeli actions are legal, the sign's explicit prohibition against Zionists violates EU anti-discrimination laws.
Ben Simhon intends to pursue legal action, citing that such violations are punishable by up to six months in prison under EU regulations. She noted that the individuals responsible for the sign were migrants, not Greek nationals.
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