Protests in Greece Over Ship with Israeli Tourists

Dozens of protesters gathered at the port of Argostoli on Kefalonia to protest the arrival of the cruise ship Crown Iris, carrying 1,500 Israeli tourists, amid ongoing tensions over the Gaza conflict. The ship’s docking was secured by heavy police presence, with roads closed to manage the situation. Demonstrators, waving Palestinian flags, called for “Freedom for Palestine,” reflecting rising anger in Greece over the war, which has reportedly resulted in significant Palestinian casualties since October 2023. Similar protests occurred earlier as the cruise ship visited other Greek ports.

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