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Cruise ship received bomb threat
A major security alert was triggered in Ermoupolis on the island of Syros after the Israeli-operated 'Crown Iris' received a bomb threat, prompting an extensive search operation by Greek authorities, whole the ship was preparing to depart for Haifa on Nov 3, 2026. An unidentified individual reportedly contacted the captain through a maritime radio channel, claiming that an explosive device had been attached to the vessel's hull. There were 940 passengers and 597 crew members on board, bringing the total number of people aboard to 1,537. Greek Coast Guard personnel immediately launched an emergency response, deploying explosives-detection dogs, specialist security teams and divers to inspect the ship. The Underwater Missions Unit (MYA) also participated in the operation. Initial inspections found no explosives. However, additional checks were scheduled before the vessel could resume its journey with an ETAat Haifa as of Nov 5.
Man arrested for planned atrack on cruise ship
The Greek Police has arrested a Palestinian man, suspected of being a part of Hamas, and planning to attack the 'Crown Iris' on June 8, 2026. The 37-year-old man was working in a hotel on the island of Crete, from where the police nabbed him. The man had arrived in Greece from Gaza a year ago and was given asylum. He has two children in Gaza and was recruited by Hamas while he was living there. The man is also being investigated for travelling to Malaysia to receive training for making explosives. Searches conducted in his home in Crete and Athens revealed several mobile phones, laptops, hard drives and bank cards. Police also seized lab equipment and chemicals that could be used for making a bomb. He was also said to have connections with a cell of four other Palestinians recently arrested in Cyprus for illicit activities.
Passengers did not disembark in Syros, ship left Syros early after protests against Gaza war
1,700 Israeli holidaymakers on the 'Crown Iris' were faced by protesters upon the arrival at the island of Syroson July 22, 2025. More than 150 protesterunfurled Palestinian flags and called for an end to the war in Gaza. Another notable slogan was "No air conditioning in hell," a reference to the conditions Palestinians are living in the Gaza Strip. There were no reports of violence during the protest. The ship is operated by the Israeli company Mano Cruise, which decided to continue its journey to Cyprus earlier. The passengers did not disembark. The Greek Coast Guard reported that the ship departed around 3:00 p.m. The Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar contacted his Greek counterpart George Gerapetritis about the incident. Report with video: https://www.hln.be/buitenland/geen-airco-in-de-hel-inwoners-grieks-eiland-jagen-israelische-cruise-terug-zee-in-met-palestijnse-vlaggen-en-palestina-vrij-leuzen~a6f69035/
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