Over 25 Anti-Israel Protests Planned Across Greece Targeting Israeli Tourists

More than 25 anti-Israel protests are planned across Greece on August 10 as part of a coordinated "Day of Action for Gaza" organized by pro-Palestinian groups, aiming to disrupt Israeli tourism and challenge Greece's image as a welcoming destination for Israelis. Demonstrations are expected in major tourist hubs and islands such as Rhodes, Crete, Kos, and others, with organizers promoting social media campaigns and local protests under slogans like "Not in Our Land – Not in Our Name." These protests come amid a surge of anti-Israel sentiment and incidents targeting Israeli tourists, including attacks and denial of docking rights for Israeli cruise ships. Greek police have been deployed to prevent violence, though participation in protests is expected to be limited to a few hundred or thousand activists mostly from far-left and anarchist groups. The Israeli Foreign Ministry has issued travel advisories urging caution, while Greek authorities emphasize that violent protests will not be tolerated. The tensions reflect broader conflicts and accusations of genocide, with protesters calling for Greece not to serve as a refuge for Israelis amid the Gaza war.