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Thousands of protesters gathered outside the Israeli embassy, delivering a powerful message to “halt the massacre of the Palestinian people by the murderous state of Israel immediately.”
They affirmed that “the Palestinian people are not alone in the genocide they are experiencing, facing slaughter and famine that endangers 2 million individuals, including 14,000 infants.”
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A large delegation from the Central Committee of the KKE and various party members attended the gathering. The event was organized by PAME, OGE, EEDYE, MAS, federations from both the public and private sectors, as well as all Workers’ Centers in Attica.
“Our position is against them. We must take to the streets to prevent workspaces and neighborhoods from becoming bastions for imperialists. Our place is at the blockades, in the ports and trains carrying death. We stand with the peoples rising against the barbarity of imperialism. We can further strengthen this struggle now—this is the greatest act of solidarity with the heroic Palestinian people,” stated Lambros Chatzaras, a member of the Attica Metal Workers Union and Athens Workers’ Center.
“As doctors, we cannot turn a blind eye to the thousands of injured children… This barbarity is taking place! They have no respect for life! Since bombs haven’t worked, they now attempt to exterminate them through starvation. We denounce the Greek government and the Ministry of Health, demanding they facilitate humanitarian corridors and put an end to the crime in Gaza,” emphasized Giannis Galanopoulos, president of OENGE.
Spyros Konstantas, president of the Attica OTA Union and the Executive Committee of POE OTA, asserted: “We stand with the Palestinian people. The ban on humanitarian aid leads to extermination. If this isn’t a crime against humanity, what is?”
“Peace committees are actively trying through announcements, posters, discussions in city hubs and neighborhoods, and collaborating with other organizations, to highlight the underlying causes of this bloodshed and call for new actions… We all carry in our hearts ‘Freedom for Palestine’,” stated Stelios Benetatos, member of EEDYE’s National Council.
As thousands of protesters applauded outside the Israeli embassy, Mohamed Iknabi, a member of the Palestinian Workers’ Union, said: “The Palestinians fighting are not alone! The murderous state is committing genocide with its allies’ support, but the Palestinian people, through their heroic struggle, have gained the conscience and hearts of millions of activists worldwide.”
He added, “I send warm revolutionary greetings to this massive solidarity gathering, sending a message against imperialists, thanking PAME, popular organizations, and the entire working class of Greece. We will continue until victory, and we will not stop fighting.”
Christina Karamaliki, board member of the Piraeus Workers’ Center, stated: “We denounce the murderous state of Israel, which is escalating its assault on Gaza with unbelievable ferocity. They are causing hunger and famine in an attempt to drive Palestinians from their land,” highlighting that “the people of Piraeus know what it means to be a refugee, and they will stand on the right side of history.”
“We are here today because we cannot remain silent in the face of the atrocities against thousands of dead and displaced Palestinians,” underscored Vasilis Dionysopoulos, president of the Employed Lawyers’ Association.
“We remain quiet when children are asleep, not when they are being slaughtered as is happening today in Gaza. As educators, we demand an immediate end to the massacre of the Palestinian people, boldly shouting with all our soul: Freedom for Palestine,” declared Spyros Marinis, president of the Greek Federation of Teachers, condemning the persecution of educators who expressed their solidarity.
Vassilis Syricos, secretary of the Builders’ Federation, remarked: “We are here to demonstrate our anger and outrage against the genocide. No matter how much propaganda is thrown, the peoples will not lose their universal ideals, their solidarity, and brotherhood; that is why they are protesting worldwide against the crime in Palestine.”
During the gathering, it was announced that PAME, EEDYE, and student unions are organizing a solidarity concert for the Palestinian people on Saturday, May 24, at 8 PM in Syntagma Square.
So far, it has been announced that participating artists include the “Popular Orchestra ‘Mikis Theodorakis’” and singers Savveria Mariola, Pantelis Thalassinos, Vasilis Lekkas, Chrysiida, Angelos Theodorakis, and actress Mania Papadimitriou.
