'Israeli' tourist sues Greek bar over "Zionists not welcome" display
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- Galit Ben Simhon says a bar in Lesbos refused to remove a sign stating, “Zionists not welcome.”
- She has begun legal proceedings, citing Greek and European anti-discrimination laws.
An ‘Israeli’ tourist has launched legal proceedings against a bar on the Greek island of Lesbos after encountering a sign reading, “Zionists not welcome.”
Galit Ben Simhon said she asked the bar’s staff to remove the sign, but they refused, saying it was an expression of support for Palestinians.
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“I have no problem with protest, but there is a line between protest, discrimination and breaking the law,” Ben Simhon said.
Ben Simhon said she subsequently contacted the bar’s owner and gave her 24 hours to remove the sign, warning that she would pursue legal action under Greek and European anti-discrimination laws.
According to Ben Simhon, displaying such a sign constitutes an offense that could carry a prison sentence of up to six months and a fine.
She has now decided to proceed with legal action against the business.
The case comes amid heightened debate in Europe over expressions of support for Palestinians, opposition to Zionism and the legal boundaries surrounding discrimination based on political or ideological views.
