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Heraklion
Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
In the past year, Heraklion, Greece, has experienced several incidents involving hostility toward Israeli tourists. In July 2026, a group of anti-Israel individuals armed with axes and firearms searched for Israeli guests in a hotel in Malia. Additionally, in August 2026, antisemitic graffiti was discovered in Heraklion, highlighting a rise in radical Judeophobia across Greece. These incidents have prompted the Israeli Foreign Ministry to advise caution when traveling to Greece. The Israeli government's travel advisory for Greece remains at a caution level, recommending increased precautionary measures....
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Government ties with Israel remain close: the two prime ministers met on September 24 and discussed bilateral relations and defense cooperation. Greece also supports a two-state solution....
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In Heraklion, Crete, graffiti expressing hatred towards the IDF and support for Palestinian resistance was found, prompting the Israeli Foreign Ministry to advise caution.
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