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Israel Denies Entry to Greek Unionists, Sparks Greek Outrage
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Israel Denies Entry to Greek Unionists, Sparks Greek Outrage

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israel denied entry to and deported a group of Greek trade unionists invited by Palestinian organizations.
  • The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Israeli authorities' decision.
  • Greek political parties, including SYRIZA and New Left, condemned the incident as a violation of international law.

Israel's decision to deny entry to and deport a group of Greek trade unionists has sparked strong reactions from Greece's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and several political parties. The unionists, invited by Palestinian organizations, were en route to Ramallah to meet with Palestinian workers and unions.

We express our displeasure to the Israeli Authorities for the ban on entry and the deportation of Greek citizens, representatives of trade unions, who were heading to Ramallah, at the invitation of the Palestinian side.

— Greek Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed its dissatisfaction with Israel's actions.

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated its "displeasure" with Israeli authorities for barring the Greek citizens, who had fulfilled all entry requirements and declared their travel purpose. The ministry emphasized that these individuals were scheduled to meet with Palestinian counterparts in Ramallah.

condemns in the strongest terms the incident of denial of entry to the West Bank to Greek trade unionists by the Israeli authorities, as well as their deportation from "Ben Gurion" airport.

— EL.AS. (SYRIZA)SYRIZA condemned the denial of entry and deportation of Greek trade unionists.

Political parties in Greece also condemned the action. SYRIZA called it a "provocative and authoritarian act" by Israel, violating international law and the EU Association Agreement. They argued that Israel's actions are consistent with its occupation and settlement policies in Palestinian territories.

Israel, in violation of international law and Article 2 of the Association Agreement with the EU, is taking illegal actions against citizens who wish to express solidarity with the Palestinian people.

— SYRIZASYRIZA accused Israel of violating international law and the EU Association Agreement.

New Left described the decision as an "arbitrary and provocative act" by a state attempting to isolate the Palestinian people and obstruct international presence in the West Bank to continue its settlement and violence. The party criticized Israel for dictating who can meet with Palestinian workers on their own land.

This is another arbitrary and provocative act by a state that is trying to isolate the Palestinian people and prevent any international presence in the West Bank, so that it can continue its settlements, military violence, and the seizure of Palestinian land at an unabated pace.

— New LeftNew Left criticized Israel's actions as an attempt to isolate Palestinians and continue settlement expansion.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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