Bulgaria is a haven for Israeli tourists, while in the West, they are facing aggression

Saturday, Aug 23, 2025

Mediapool

Israeli tourists faced blockades and hostility in Greece due to protests over Palestine.

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Israeli tourists experienced blockades, protests at ports, and hostile treatment from locals who refused to accept visitors from Israel during the summer in Greece. Similar incidents occurred on Rhodes and Syros islands, as well as in the port city of Volos. Amid the ongoing war in Gaza and Israeli plans for full occupation of the Gaza Strip, international pressure and tension are increasing, leading to more frequent instances of unfriendly or even aggressive behavior towards Jews in much of Europe.

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