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מחאת דגלי ענק כנגד ישראל ביוון, אקרופוליס

‘Stop the Genocide’: Greek protesters hang anti-Israel signs on Acropolis

Activists scale Athens’ Acropolis to unfurl pro-Palestine banners, demanding an end to cooperation with Israel and recognition of Palestinian state

Itamar Eichner | 09.19.25

Israeli lightly injured in antisemitic Athens attack by three Palestinians with sticks

A 29-year-old Israeli man was lightly injured when three Palestinian youths wielding plastic sticks and Palestinian flags attacked him in Syntagma Square; Greek police arrested all five involved and are investigating the incident

Itamar Eichner | 09.14.25

כתובת גרפיטי אנטי־ישראלית ואנטישמית באתונה

Tensions flare over Israeli envoy’s claim Athens mayor ‘not cleaning’ antisemitic graffiti

Mayor Haris Doukas condemned ambassador’s remarks, stressing city’s commitment to democracy, free expression and opposition to racism; tensions come as Israeli tourism and protests linked to the Gaza conflict in Greece are rising

AFP | 08.03.25

'I'm Hamas!': Israeli man describes moment when Muslim assailant bit off his ear in Athens

Stav Ben Shoshan, 32, was assaulted by Syrian migrants at a beach near Athens in what he calls an antisemitic attack; Despite suffering a gruesome injury, Ben Shoshan was arrested alongside his assailant, prompting outrage and calls for Israeli intervention

Nina Fox | 07.28.25

Israeli tourist has part of ear bitten off in suspected antisemitic attack near Athens

Man hospitalized after Syrian migrant allegedly assaulted him on Greek beach shouting anti-Israel slogans; assailant arrested, Israeli embassy in contact with Greek authorities amid string of anti-Israeli incidents across Greece

Itamar Eichner | 07.26.25

מטוס איירבוס A320neo של חברת סקיי אקספרס

As low as $119: Greek airline offers daily flights between Tel Aviv, Athens

Sky Express will begin service in December, with fares starting at $119; Air Seychelles and Lufthansa Group carriers are also resuming Israel routes, signaling a broader rebound in international air travel to and from Tel Aviv

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 07.24.25

Athens makes promises to Israel after cruise ship turned away due to pro-Palestinian protest

After over 1,600 Israeli cruise passengers were stranded on Mano cruise ship for hours due to a pro-Palestinian demonstration, the Greek authorities sent reassuring messages to Israel: 'will work to distance protests from Israeli tourists'; Israeli officials emphasized: 'Authorities are obligated to prevent harm to Israelis'

Itamar Eichner | 07.22.25

מסעדה ישראלית באתונה הושחתה בידי רעולי פנים באתונה

Athens kosher restaurant attacked by masked pro-Palestinian activists

The King David Burger restaurant, which opened about six weeks ago, was targeted shortly after Shabbat ended when employees arrived to prepare for opening

Nina Fox | 07.13.25

ישראלי הותקף על ידי פרו פלסטיניים באתונה: ״פאק ישראל, פאק ציוניסט״

'This will not end well': Israeli tourist attacked in Athens by pro-Palestinian activists

Israeli tourist Meidad Hozeh was attacked in Athens by pro-Palestinian activists after being heard speaking Hebrew; he was briefly detained by police following a false assault claim but was released after showing video evidence of the attack

Nina Fox | 06.11.25

הפגנה פרו פלסטינית מפגינים מחוץ ל ליד הפרלמנט היווני ב אתונה יוון

Two Israelis stabbed in Athens; Gaza-born suspect arrested

Foreign Ministry says one assailant apprehended, while second fled; victims, identified by their Hebrew and Star of David symbols, did not require hospitalization

Yuval Karni | 02.15.25

Shepherd graffiti discovered near Athens leads to speculation about a lost Acropolis temple

A graffiti drawing dated back to the 6th century BC potentially reveals the existence of a lost temple larger than the Parthenon, predating the iconic structure by at least 50 years

Ynetnews | 06.20.24

מטוס של קטאר איירווייז בנמל התעופה באתונה, ארכיון

Qatar Airlines flight stranded in Athens heat for hours, passengers pass out

The aircraft has no air-conditioning as it remains on the tarmac for three and a half hours; airport authorities say a sudden technical problem prevented the flight's departure

Ynet | 06.18.24

Greek political factions move to cancel Israeli event in Athens

Municipality of Athens decides to cancel Israeli embassy event featuring Israeli conductor's performance with the Athens Symphony Orchestra

Itamar Eichner | 04.04.24

Gut-wrenching violence apparently the norm for AEK Athens ultras

While visiting Israeli team were visibly shaken by events on and around the court last week, AEK representatives seemed to take a nonchalant attitude showing callous and indifference to the conduct of their fans

Ze'ev Avrahami/Athens | 04.16.23

Stones and firecrackers thrown at Israeli fans in Athens during a basketball match

Greek crowds attack Israeli fans, players at Athens basketball game

Diaspora minister condemns incident, noting antisemitism on the rise, especially in Europe, and demanding governmental condemnation and legal action

Efrat Amoraban | 04.12.23