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Israeli Tourists Assaulted and Pepper-Sprayed by Pro-Palestinian Group in Bulgaria
Young Israeli tourists were violently attacked by a pro-Palestinian group in Bulgaria's Sunny Beach resort, facing physical assault and pepper spray. They received no effective help from local police or hotel staff, who expressed anti-Semitic attitudes.
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What happened
- 01Israeli tourists were attacked by a pro-Palestinian group in Bulgaria's Sunny Beach resort.
- 02Attackers beat them, sprayed pepper spray, and threw stones while shouting slogans.
- 03One victim pleaded for mercy but was ignored and beaten continuously.
- 04Hotel staff responded with anti-Semitic remarks when victims sought help.
- 05Local police arrived late and failed to secure the tourists' safe return.
- 06The incident exposed both street violence and institutional hostility toward Israelis.
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