The Zioneer has issued a detailed warning for Israeli travelers, listing over 40 planned protest locations for the pro-Palestinian 'Day of Rage' on Sunday, August 9, across Greece. The demonstrations are expected in Athens' Syntagma Square, Thessaloniki, Rhodes, Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu, Crete (Chania), Kos, Paros, Syros, and other tourist destinations. The warning follows an initial report earlier today and advises Israelis to exercise caution and avoid protest areas.
The Zioneer has updated its travel warning for Israeli visitors to Greece, publishing a detailed list of over 40 specific locations where pro-Palestinian activists plan to hold a 'Day of Rage' on Sunday, August 9. The list includes Syntagma Square in Athens, Thessaloniki, and the islands of Rhodes, Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu, Crete (Chania), Kos, Paros, and Syros, among others. This follows an earlier warning issued by The Zioneer earlier Friday (August 7) that provided a broader list of locations.
The initial report of the planned demonstrations came from Israeli news outlet Channel 14 on Thursday, August 6, at 21:25 Jerusalem time, citing a single source and noting that the information had not been independently confirmed by Greek authorities. The Zioneer first issued a warning at the same time, listing over 40 expected protest locations including Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete, and Mykonos. The warning was updated earlier today (Friday, August 7) at 11:18 Jerusalem time with additional locations, and the current update now provides a comprehensive list of specific venues.
The planned 'Day of Rage' comes amid a series of reported incidents targeting Israeli travelers in Greece and Cyprus in recent weeks, as documented by The Zioneer. On June 11, a Greek court ordered the pretrial detention of a Palestinian suspect from Gaza on suspicion of plotting attacks against Israeli targets. Additional incidents include antisemitic graffiti in central Athens on July 5, a travel agency refusing to serve Israeli customers on July 8, and reports of an attack on Israelis in Cyprus on July 16.
The demonstrations are scheduled for Sunday, and have not yet been confirmed by Greek authorities. The Zioneer advises Israeli travelers to remain vigilant, avoid protest areas, and follow instructions from local authorities. The situation remains fluid, and the warning may be updated as new information becomes available.
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