Greek Authorities Investigate Gunfire Attack On Israeli Embassy In Athens

Unknown gunmen reportedly fired dozens of bullets at the facade of the
Israeli embassy in Athens, Greece, without causing any injury in a
pre-dawn, drive-by attack Friday on one of the Greek capital's
best-guarded buildings. APcovered the story:

Police said 54 bullet casings from an AK-47 assault rifle -- a weapon
favored by Greek anarchist militant groups -- were recovered outside
the embassy, on a busy road junction that was closed to traffic for
hours.

Nobody claimed responsibility for the attack, which occurred long
before the building opened for business.

Officials in Athens condemned the shooting, stressing it would not
affect the country's close ties with Israel.

"The Greek government is fully determined to ensure the protection of
all diplomatic missions in Greece," a Foreign Ministry statement said.
"Of course, particularly strong security and protection measures are
in force at the Israeli embassy."

Police said the attackers were riding on at least one motorbike, and
escaped after the attack, leaving the building pock-marked with bullet
holes.
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