Posts Tagged: Greece antisemitism
Israel’s National Soccer Coach Attacked in Athens Before Soccer Fans Chant ‘F–K Israel, Free Palestine’ at Match
The coach of Israel's national soccer team was physically assaulted by a pro-Palestinian activist who also shouted "Free Palestine" at him in Athens, Greece, last...
Israeli Cruise Ship Targeted Again as Pro-Palestinian Protests Escalate in Greece
Pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with Greek riot police on Monday on the island of Rhodes as they attempted to block an Israeli cruise ship from docking...
Europe Sees Sharp Rise in Attacks Targeting Israelis Amid Growing Antisemitism
Across Europe, Israelis are facing a disturbing surge of targeted attacks and hostility, as a wave of antisemitic incidents — from violent assaults and vandalism...
Israeli FM Urges Action as Anti-Israel Protesters Block Cruise Ship at Greek Island, Forcing Diversion to Cyprus
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar urged his Greek counterpart, Giorgos Gerapetritis, to take action after pro-Palestinian protesters prevented hundreds of Israeli passengers from disembarking a...
Kosher Israeli Restaurant Vandalized in Athens Amid Surge in Antisemitic Attacks Across Europe
An Israeli restaurant in Athens, Greece, was vandalized on Saturday night in one of the latest incidents amid a surge of antisemitic attacks across Europe,...
Jews, Israelis Targeted in Europe Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
Jewish communities across Europe have been targeted in a growing wave of antisemitic incidents amid rising tensions in the Middle East, prompting Jewish leaders to...
Pro-Hamas Mob Tries to Breach Hotel in Greece, Police Protect Israeli Tourists Forced to Hide: Reports
A mob of pro-Hamas demonstrators attempted to break into a hotel where Israeli tourists were staying in Athens, according to media reports and videos circulating...
Greek Activists Sentenced for Saying Orthodox Bishop Who Railed Against ‘International Zionist Monster’ Is ‘Antisemitic’
A Greek court has sentenced two human rights activists to 12-month jail terms, suspended for three years, after it deemed that they had falsely accused...
Greek Police Arrest Antisemitic Vandal Who Defaced Jewish Cemetery and Holocaust Monument
Greek police announced on Tuesday that a man accused of defacing a Jewish cemetery and a monument to the Holocaust with the words "Jesus Christ...
Jewish Groups Hail Greek Court’s Decision to Brand Neo-Nazi Golden Dawn Party a Criminal Group
Jewish groups are praising a Greek court's decision on Wednesday to brand the neo-Nazi party Golden Dawn a criminal organization. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) tweeted, "We...
Greece Endorses Universal Definition of Antisemitism
JNS.org - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis endorsed the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism on Friday. The IHRA definition says: “Antisemitism is a certain...
Escape Room in Greece Inspired by ‘Schindler’s List’ Sparks Outrage
A Holocaust-themed escape room in Thessaloniki, Greece has been condemned by Israel supporters in the country and the US, Germany's Deutsche Welle (DW) reported on Sunday. The escape room was originally...
Jewish Community of Athens Holds Silent Protest After Desecration of Jewish Cemetery
JNS.org - The Jewish community of Athens on Sunday formed a human circle around the Jewish cemetery of the city in a silent protest to say...
Greek Jews to Rally Against Antisemitism Following Cemetery Desecration
Greece's Jewish community is to hold a silent protest against antisemitism on Sunday amidst against a growing spate of attacks on Jewish targets -- most...
