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Pro-Palestinian Protest Greets Israeli Tourists at Crete Port, Causing Concern
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First reported by Ynet · 7 hours ago
What happened
Israeli tourists arriving by ship at Sitia port in Crete faced a pro-Palestinian protest waving flags and creating a tense atmosphere. Some tourists were scared to leave the ship, while others, trusting local police, chose to explore despite the hostile reception. The protest follows a recent similar demonstration that altered the ship's route.
- 01Pro-Palestinian protesters waved flags at Israeli tourists arriving in Sitia, Crete.
- 02Local police maintained a barrier between demonstrators and Israeli passengers.
- 03Some Israeli tourists feared disembarking due to the protest's intensity.
- 04Others chose to explore the area, trusting local law enforcement.
- 05The protest is seen as a provocation aimed at intimidating Israeli visitors.
- 06A similar protest last week caused the ship to change its original route.
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