Foreign Affairs

Protests Disrupt Israeli Tourism in Greece Amid Gaza Conflict—A Sign of Growing Global Tensions

By Economics Desk | July 22, 2025

Anti-Israel protests on a Greek island block Israeli tourists from disembarking, exposing the widening reach of geopolitical conflict and its impact on everyday freedoms and international relations.

In a troubling display of politicized disruption, a cruise ship carrying approximately 1,700 Israeli tourists was compelled to leave the Greek island of Syros without allowing passengers to disembark. This abrupt departure followed a sizable protest by over 150 demonstrators waving Palestinian flags and decrying Israel's military actions in Gaza. The protesters' banners reading “Stop the Genocide” and “No a/c in hell” attempt to frame this as a humanitarian outcry, but the impact on innocent travelers tells another story. When Political Agendas Interfere with American Allies’ Freedoms This incident is more than just an isolated example of unrest; it reflects...

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