Early this morning (19/9), members of the Communist Party of Greece (KKE) and its youth wing (KNE) staged a protest at the Acropolis—one of the world’s most iconic monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site—unfurling large banners demanding an end to the genocide in Gaza.
The KKE and KNE members unfurled massive banners in Greek and English calling to “Stop the genocide”, “No cooperation with the murderous Israeli state” and demanding “Freedom for Palestine.” Hundreds of participants gathered with red flags, turning the historic site into a stage for global solidarity.
The KKE and KNE members unfurled massive banners in Greek and English calling to “Stop the genocide”, “No cooperation with the murderous Israeli state” and demanding “Freedom for Palestine.” Hundreds of participants gathered with red flags, turning the historic site into a stage for global solidarity.
Speaking at the protest, KKE MEP Christos Katsotis accused Israel of committing atrocities in Gaza “with the support of the United States and the European Union.” He urged Greece to end all cooperation with Israel and to officially recognize a Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The action, held at the heart of Greece’s ancient heritage, was intended to send what the organizers called a “universal message against barbarism.” The KKE said it hopes the demonstration inspires workers and citizens across Europe and beyond to oppose policies that enable the war.
The action, held at the heart of Greece’s ancient heritage, was intended to send what the organizers called a “universal message against barbarism.” The KKE said it hopes the demonstration inspires workers and citizens across Europe and beyond to oppose policies that enable the war.