Israeli Teens Attacked by Armed Mob in Rhodes Amid Greek Protests

A group of Israeli teenagers vacationing on the Greek island of Rhodes were violently attacked by a mob of pro-Palestinian assailants, some reportedly armed with knives. The incident occurred shortly after pro-Palestinian protesters blocked Israeli cruise ship passengers from disembarking on another Greek island, Syros, highlighting escalating tensions. The teens, who were celebrating at a local club, were pursued and beaten as they tried to escape, with one teen suffering light injuries and others hiding to avoid harm. Eyewitnesses and experts warn this is part of a growing pattern of anti-Israeli and antisemitic attacks in Greece, including vandalism of Jewish cemeteries and Holocaust memorials. Victims reported inadequate police response, with help arriving only after a delay, further raising concerns about the safety of Israeli tourists in Greece. Greek authorities generally maintain good relations with Israel, but recent events signal a worrying escalation in hostility toward Israelis and Jews in the region.