Athens Mayor Haris Doukas delivered a fierce rebuke Sunday to Israel’s ambassador over accusations of antisemitic graffiti in the Greek capital, sharply turning the spotlight on the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza.
“We don’t need lessons in democracy from those who kill civilians and children in food lines,” Doukas told Israeli envoy Noam Katz, responding to Katz’s criticism of Athens for failing to promptly remove antisemitic slogans. “It is appalling that Mr. Ambassador focuses only on graffiti, which is apparently being erased, while an unprecedented genocide is being carried out in Gaza.”
Doukas underlined Athens’ commitment to democratic values, free speech, and respect for visitors, but emphasized that “we do not accept lessons from those who lead dozens of people to death every day – from bombs, hunger, and thirst.”
Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens
Doukas’ condemnation resonates amid grim reports from Gaza, where violence and starvation have pushed the population to the brink of collapse.
