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Pro-Hamas rioters try to break into hotel in Athens where Israelis were staying (video)

The Hellenic police swiftly intervened, deploying gas grenades to disperse the crowd and restored order to the area

Newsroom May 9 01:48

An anti-Israel extreme-left mob rioted near an Israeli-owned hotel in the heart of the Greek capital Athens.

The protests saw demonstrators attempting to breach the hotel premises where a group of Israelis were reportedly staying.

The protests erupted at Omonia Square, with demonstrators chanting slogans against Israel and attempting to forcefully enter the hotel.

The Hellenic police swiftly intervened, deploying gas grenades to disperse the crowd and restored order to the area.

Footage from the scene captured the chaotic scenes as anarchists dispersed amidst the sound of exploding grenades.

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Breaking News: There is an incident of rioters trying to break into a hotel in Athens, Greece where a group of Israelis are staying. The local police forces are trying to take over. @GreeceMFA @Athens #rioters #Israelis @antisemitism #jewhatred @AntiIsraelHate pic.twitter.com/6EaQUhSLju

— The Jewish Voice (@TJVNEWS) May 7, 2024

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