Day of Rage in Greece: Israeli couple violently attacked, rescued by local resident

An Israeli couple walking in Greece was violently attacked Tuesday amid the 'Day of Rage' protests, according to reports. A local resident who happened to be nearby physically intervened, extracting the two and ending the assault.

An Israeli couple was violently attacked in Greece on Tuesday as part of the so-called 'Day of Rage' campaign, according to reports. The attackers identified the couple as Israeli and assaulted them. A local resident who happened to be nearby physically intervened, using his own body to extract the couple from the attackers and end the assault. The incident highlights the ongoing threat to Israeli tourists amid pro-Palestinian protest activities in Greece.

3 developments

1. 13:41 · 11 AugLatest

   Local resident physically intervened to rescue the couple from the assault.

2. 13:18 · 11 Aug

   New footage shows Greek locals intervening to extract the couple.

3. 09:36 · 11 Aug

   Pro-Palestinian protesters attack Israeli couple in Greece

• Confirmed20:54 · 9 AugFailed 'Day of Rage' in Greece: Over 100 protests held, no confrontations with Israeli tourists
• Developing20:23 · 10 AugSunday: Israeli tourists confront pro-Palestinian convoy in Greece; footage shows verbal clash, no physical violence
• Developing19:33 · 16 JulReport: Israelis attacked in Cyprus
• Developing15:01 · 27 JulTwo Israeli teenagers detained in Greece, police reportedly broke into room

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