Israel Embassy attack reveals security lapses

The investigation into the paint attack at the Israeli Embassy in Athens at 6 a.m. on Christmas Day has revealed lapses in security procedures, according to sources.

Kathimerini understands that at the moment of the attack by members of the anti-establishment group Rouvikonas in northern Athens, the two police guards on duty did nothing to stop or pursue the culprits apart from notifying police headquarters, as they are required to do in such situations.

According to footage posted by Rouvikonas on an anti-establishment website, around 10 people wearing motorcycle helmets are seen running up to the embassy and throwing red paint on to the building's facade, unhindered, before driving off on motorbikes.

The group has been linked to numerous acts of vandalism of public property, hospitals and state offices.

A Greek Police (ELAS) official told Kathimerini that...