Middle East

Israeli cruise ship turned away from Greek island after locals protest over Gaza war

Protesters also took issue with Greece’s increasingly close ‘economic, technological’ relationship with Israel

Protesters block an Israeli cruise ship at the port in Syros, Greece, on Tuesday. Photograph: Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images
Protesters block an Israeli cruise ship at the port in Syros, Greece, on Tuesday. Photograph: Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images
Helena Smith in Athens
Wed Jul 23 2025 - 06:53 • 2 MIN READ

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