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Israeli Man Claims He Was Ejected From Athens Event Over Jewish and Israeli Identity
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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago
What happened
Rafi Rom, an Israeli living in Athens, says he was removed from a social event after security labeled him a "security risk" due to his Jewish and Israeli identity. The incident took place at a Nomad Hub Greece gathering in central Athens. Rom expressed shock and humiliation and will avoid future events by the same organizers.
- 01Israeli Rafi Rom was expelled from an Athens event after revealing he is Jewish and Israeli.
- 02Security guards claimed Rom was a "security risk" without further explanation.
- 03The event was a Nomad Hub Greece social gathering at 21 Grams rooftop bar in central Athens.
- 04Rom said he behaved appropriately and was shocked by the accusation and expulsion.
- 05He plans to avoid future events by the same host and warns others about the incident.
- 06Event organizers and venue have not yet responded to Rom's allegations.
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