On Sunday, August 10, 2025, Greece is set to witness widespread demonstrations supporting Palestine, organized by the activist group March To Gaza. With over 70 protest locations across the country—from the Dodecanese islands to Northern Greece, the Cyclades, and the Northern Aegean—the movement calls for an immediate halt to military operations led by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government and demands Greece cease any involvement in the ongoing conflict.
Under the unifying slogan, “Stop the genocide – NO to Greece-Israel cooperation – NOT in our name,” thousands of demonstrators plan to gather in cities, towns, and popular tourist destinations nationwide. The movement emphasizes solidarity with Palestinians enduring bombings and siege conditions, encouraging participants to bring keffiyehs, stickers, and Palestinian flags to publicly express their support.
The demonstrations come in the wake of tensions sparked by the attempted arrival of the Israeli cruise ship Crown Iris, which reportedly carried Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers on vacation. The ship faced strong opposition from local residents in Syros, Rhodes, and Agios Nikolaos, with protests preventing it from docking in Syros entirely and allowing disembarkation only under heavy police escort in Rhodes and Agios Nikolaos. Protesters accuse the Greek government of siding with the Israeli military, criticizing authorities for cracking down on peaceful demonstrators instead of condemning the soldiers’ presence.
The March To Gaza initiative plans to flood the country with messages of Palestinian solidarity and reject the presence of Israeli soldiers at any Greek port or resort. Demonstrations are scheduled in many locations, with times as follows:
Central Greece:
- Athens, Syntagma Square, 20:00
- Karpenisi, Central Square, 12:00
Cyclades:
- Syros, Miaouli Square, 20:00
- Tinos, Koumaros village, 17:30
- Paros, Paroikia Castle, 19:00
- Naxos, Mandilaras Square, 19:00
- Koufonissi, Port, 19:30
- Donousa, Stavros Port, 19:30
- Amorgos, Katapola Port, 20:00
- Andros, Korthi Bay, 21:00
- Santorini, Oia Castle, 18:30
- Folegandros, Pounta Square, 17:30
- Sifnos, Artemonas Square, 19:30
- Kea, Heroes Square, 19:00
Dodecanese:
- Kos, Eleftherias Square, 20:00
- Rhodes, Medieval Moat Entrance, 18:00
- Nisyros, Mandraki Port, 10:00 & Agios Savvas, 18:30
- Tilos, Livadia, 19:30
- Karpathos, Regional Office, 19:00
- Leros, Agia Marina, 10:00
Ioanian Islands:
- Zakynthos, Prefecture, 20:00
- Lefkada, National Bank, 20:00
- Meganisi, Vathy Square, 19:30
- Kefalonia, Vallianos Square, Argostoli, 19:00
- Kythera, Town Square, 20:30
Northern Aegean:
- Samothraki, Kamariotissa Port, 17:00
- Mytilene, Asia Minor Catastrophe Park, 19:30
- Eressos, Café AJ, 20:00
- Ikaria, Evdilos, 20:30
- Samos, Karlovasi Square, 19:00
Crete:
- Ierapetra, Central Square, 20:00
- Gavdos, Karave Port, 11:00
- Agios Nikolaos, Chania, Rethymno (times not specified)
Argosaronikos:
- Agkistri, Skala Port, 18:30
Epirus:
- Kalohori Ioanninon, Square, 20:00
- Melissourgoi Arta, Square, All day
- Preveza, Courts, 20:00
Peloponnese:
- Kiato, Pedestrian Street, 19:30
- Nafplio, Town Hall Square, 19:30
- Leonidio, Martano Square, 19:30
- Ermioni, Port, 19:00
- Kalamata, Port (Kilometro), 20:00
- Ancient Olympia, Archaeological Site Entrance, 19:00
Thessaly:
- Milies Pelion, Parking Square, 11:00
- Milina, Pier, 19:00
- Chorefto Pelion, G. Drosinis Square, 19:00
Central Macedonia:
- Halkidiki, Skala Psakoudion, 19:30
- Edessa, Children’s Garden, Panagitsa, 10:00
Amid the demonstrations, Israeli media have dubbed the day a “Day of Rage,” with Greek events gaining prominent coverage. Israeli tourists interviewed at Tel Aviv airport expressed mixed feelings: while many had booked months ago and did not plan to cancel, some said they would conceal their Jewish identity while in Greece for safety. Others plan to avoid large cities, preferring quieter islands and rural areas considered more welcoming. Some intend to stay in their hotels on August 10 to avoid any clashes.
This wave of pro-Palestinian protests highlights a growing public movement across Greece calling for peace, justice, and an end to foreign military cooperation seen as supporting ongoing violence.
