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Seven arrested in Greece over ‘racially motivated’ arson attacks

The attacks are being investigated by anti-terrorism police

July 8, 2024 11:19
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A Kosher restaurant in central Athens (Photo by Angelos Tzortzinis / AFP)
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Anti-terrorism police in Greece have arrested seven people after arson attacks on a synagogue and an Israeli-owned hotel earlier this year.

Four of the suspects – a Greek woman, two Iranians, and an Afghan accomplice – are accused of arson which could endager life, and damage to property in a racially motivated attack.

They will face trial for targeting an Israeli owned hotel and restaurant with a homemade bomb in May.

Another three were arrested in connection with an attack on an Athens synagogue in June. The suspects – one Greek, one Afghan and one Iranian – allegedly threw flammable material at the entrance to the synagogue, causing a fire.