An Israeli national, a disabled IDF veteran discharged eight years ago due to injuries, was arrested in Athens over the weekend and brought to court on charges of "war crimes" after being attacked by a group wielding flagpoles. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, saw the veteran and his sister assaulted, after which authorities took all involved parties into custody, reportedly finding six plastic poles with the assailants. The Israeli individuals are allegedly being held in hostile conditions. Protesters gathered at the courtroom, verbally abusing and jeering the Israelis, including making sexual remarks, and attempted to impede the defense attorney's ability to represent her clients, causing her distress. According to a social media post from Hen Mazzig, police present at the scene did not intervene to stop these attacks. The report implies the charges against the Israeli national were based solely on his nationality. This incident follows a period of heightened regional tensions and condemnation of Israeli actions. Earlier reports indicated that Arab states and the Organization of Islamic Countries agreed to coordinate efforts to suspend Israeli companies at the United Nations. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Qatar on September 16th, 2025.
