Athens Mayor Defies Israeli Diplomatic Pressure Over Anti-Israeli Slogans

Haris Doukas, the Mayor of Athens, has firmly responded to the Israeli ambassador’s complaint regarding the failure to remove anti-Israeli slogans from the city’s walls, asserting that the Athens municipality does not take orders from Israeli officials.

Mayor’s Response to Diplomatic Pressure

Doukas not only rejected the ambassador’s request but also delivered a statement that has garnered extensive coverage in international media. In response to the diplomatic pressure, he remarked, “We are not going to take orders from child killers.” His words highlight the depth of discontent among local officials in Athens regarding Israel’s military actions in the region. This sentiment resonates with ongoing criticisms of such military actions, including those from Afghanistan’s Government, which has criticized U.S. and Israel’s actions against Iran.