Greek ‘Day of Action’ against Israel ends without major incident

A pro-Palestinian “Day of Action” on Sunday targeting Israeli tourists in Greece appears to have passed without major incident.

The initiative, announced more than a week in advance, was organized by a coalition of Greek pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel groups that called for protests “on islands and tourist destinations.”

Greece is a popular nearby vacation spot for Israelis, and the effort came on the heels of several high-profile incidents targeting Israelis in Greece. Protest materials vowed that “The organized effort to make Greece a ‘refuge’ for those who participate in or support the massacre in Palestine will not pass!”

Ahead of Sunday, Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Ministry posted a list of 55 planned protests and noted “the likelihood that multiple demonstrations may escalate into confrontations or acts of violence.” The Foreign Ministry had urged Israelis in Greece to avoid protests, refrain from displaying visible Israeli symbols, stay alert in crowded places and keep family updated on their location.

But there were no reports of altercations between protesters and Israelis. Social media pages connected with BDS Greece and several other local anti-Israel organizations posted photos of numerous small gatherings on different islands and cities throughout the country. Most appear to have just a handful of participants, or several dozen at most.

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