Pro-Palestinian demonstrations held in Gümülcine and İskeçe
Demonstrations in support of Palestine were held across Greece to protest Israel’s attacks on Gaza and to show solidarity with the Palestinian people. Among those participating were members of the Muslim Turkish Minority of Western Thrace.
Protest in Gümülcine
On Sunday evening, August 24, four associations in the Rhodope region organized a solidarity march in Komotini. The event was co-hosted by the Union of Private Sector Workers of Gümülcine, the Rhodope Peace Committee, the Rhodope Women’s Association (a member of OGE), and the Association of Retired Workers of the Social Security Institution (IKA).
The march began in Gümülcine’s central square and saw the participation of many young people from the minority community.
Protest in İskeçe
Also on Sunday evening, the İskeçe Private Sector and Retail Workers’ Union organized a protest march in İskeçe. Various unions and student groups joined the demonstration, marching through the city center.
Participants condemned Israel’s “policies of destruction” carried out with the support of the U.S., NATO, and the EU, and demanded an end to cooperation with Israel, an immediate halt to the occupation of Gaza, and an end to what they described as “genocide” against the Palestinian people.
Protest in Athens
In Athens, a pro-Palestinian rally was held outside the Parliament building at Syntagma Square, organized by the PAME trade union, affiliated with the Communist Party of Greece (KKE). Workers, civil servants, pensioners, and students gathered to denounce Israel’s actions in Gaza. Speakers called for an immediate cessation of the attacks.
Protest in Thessaloniki
In Thessaloniki, hundreds of demonstrators marched to protest Israel’s bombardment of Gaza and express solidarity with Palestinians. The protest began at the iconic White Tower Square and included trade union members, youth groups from left-wing parties, and university students.
Carrying Palestinian flags and banners reading “Murderer Israel,” “Stop the genocide,” and “Freedom for Palestine,” the marchers proceeded through the city. Some demonstrators also placed symbolic effigies of shrouded infants at the entrance of the U.S. Consulate.
