“Day of Rage”: Greece Prepares Nationwide Protests Against Israel
Greece prepares for widespread protests in solidarity with Palestine on August 24. Labor unions and civic groups organize rallies across major cities, calling for action against Israel.
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Greece is bracing for a new wave of nationwide protests in solidarity with the Palestinian people, following a smaller-than-expected “Day of Rage” on August 10. The demonstrations are scheduled for Sunday, August 24, with dozens of rallies planned across the country. Organizers include labor unions, student associations, social organizations, civic groups, and the Tourism Workers’ Union.
The initiative comes amid growing political momentum behind the pro-Palestinian movement in Greece. Calls for participation have framed the protests as a moral and historical duty, with organizers urging, “History has a right side, and Palestine will be free. Now is the time for the greatest mobilization.”
The main event is set for Syntagma Square in central Athens at 8:00 PM, followed by a series of demonstrations across the city, including near the ancient Propylaea gate of the Acropolis and the Old Parliament. Simultaneously, rallies are planned in Thessaloniki at 11:00 AM, and dozens of other cities, from Ioannina to Heraklion, Corfu to Komotini, Samos to Nafplio, will hold synchronized protests.
Organizers are pushing for stronger demands than those voiced earlier this month. Protest banners call for Greece to sever all political, economic, military, and even tourism-related cooperation with Israel, demand recognition of a Palestinian state along the 1967 borders, and advocate for unrestricted humanitarian aid to Gaza. The Student Front for Resistance (MAS) labeled Israel’s actions as “the greatest crime of our time” and called on the Greek public not to remain silent.
Despite the heightened rhetoric and extensive organizational efforts, it remains uncertain whether the August 24 demonstrations will surpass the turnout of August 10. Logistical challenges, cultural factors, and public ambivalence continue to shape the scale of participation. Greek authorities have not issued new restrictions, but a heightened police presence is expected, particularly in major tourist areas.