03:13Hundreds of protesters marched in the streets of Thessaloniki against wars and in solidarity with Lebanon and Palestine on Friday, opposing Greece’s involvement in supporting any side of conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Footage shows activists gathering at Aristotelous Square, carrying placards reading: 'Greece out of NATO' and 'Stop wars in Palestine and Lebanon' while chanting anti-capitalist slogans and voicing opposition to Greece’s involvement in international conflicts.
"The Greek government has no legalisation from the Greek people to be so blatantly involved in two active fronts," said George Beikos, a reserve cadet officer in the Greek army, voicing his concerns about Greece’s military participation in Ukraine and Israel.
Beikos further criticised the presence of Greek frigates in the Red Sea, arguing that they primarily serve the interests of 'shipping capital' amidst the ongoing geopolitical struggles involving the US, EU, NATO, Russia, and China.
Organised by trade unions, student groups, various organisations, and the Communist Party of Greece, the demonstration also called for improved working conditions and expanded social programs.
Protests come following the killing of Hasan Nasrallah leader of Hisbollah in a Beirut airstrike conducted by Israeli Defence Forces, Nasrallah's death has revived concerns about a potential wider regional war that Israel's Western allies have been scrambling to avoid.
Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening, just hours after Israeli forces moved into southern Lebanon to eliminate 'Hezbollah terror targets.' The ground invasion comes after Israel dismissed calls by the US and France for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon.
More than one million people have been forced to leave their homes in what Prime Minister Najib Mikati called the 'largest displacement movement' in Lebanese history.
Hezbollah, Lebanese, and Palestinian factions have been exchanging cross-border shelling with Israeli forces since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
'Stop wars in Palestine and Lebanon' - Hundreds of union protesters rally against conflicts, opposing Greece’s involvement
Hundreds of protesters marched in the streets of Thessaloniki against wars and in solidarity with Lebanon and Palestine on Friday, opposing Greece’s involvement in supporting any side of conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Footage shows activists gathering at Aristotelous Square, carrying placards reading: 'Greece out of NATO' and 'Stop wars in Palestine and Lebanon' while chanting anti-capitalist slogans and voicing opposition to Greece’s involvement in international conflicts.
"The Greek government has no legalisation from the Greek people to be so blatantly involved in two active fronts," said George Beikos, a reserve cadet officer in the Greek army, voicing his concerns about Greece’s military participation in Ukraine and Israel.
Beikos further criticised the presence of Greek frigates in the Red Sea, arguing that they primarily serve the interests of 'shipping capital' amidst the ongoing geopolitical struggles involving the US, EU, NATO, Russia, and China.
Organised by trade unions, student groups, various organisations, and the Communist Party of Greece, the demonstration also called for improved working conditions and expanded social programs.
Protests come following the killing of Hasan Nasrallah leader of Hisbollah in a Beirut airstrike conducted by Israeli Defence Forces, Nasrallah's death has revived concerns about a potential wider regional war that Israel's Western allies have been scrambling to avoid.
Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening, just hours after Israeli forces moved into southern Lebanon to eliminate 'Hezbollah terror targets.' The ground invasion comes after Israel dismissed calls by the US and France for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon.
More than one million people have been forced to leave their homes in what Prime Minister Najib Mikati called the 'largest displacement movement' in Lebanese history.
Hezbollah, Lebanese, and Palestinian factions have been exchanging cross-border shelling with Israeli forces since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Hundreds of protesters marched in the streets of Thessaloniki against wars and in solidarity with Lebanon and Palestine on Friday, opposing Greece’s involvement in supporting any side of conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Footage shows activists gathering at Aristotelous Square, carrying placards reading: 'Greece out of NATO' and 'Stop wars in Palestine and Lebanon' while chanting anti-capitalist slogans and voicing opposition to Greece’s involvement in international conflicts.
"The Greek government has no legalisation from the Greek people to be so blatantly involved in two active fronts," said George Beikos, a reserve cadet officer in the Greek army, voicing his concerns about Greece’s military participation in Ukraine and Israel.
Beikos further criticised the presence of Greek frigates in the Red Sea, arguing that they primarily serve the interests of 'shipping capital' amidst the ongoing geopolitical struggles involving the US, EU, NATO, Russia, and China.
Organised by trade unions, student groups, various organisations, and the Communist Party of Greece, the demonstration also called for improved working conditions and expanded social programs.
Protests come following the killing of Hasan Nasrallah leader of Hisbollah in a Beirut airstrike conducted by Israeli Defence Forces, Nasrallah's death has revived concerns about a potential wider regional war that Israel's Western allies have been scrambling to avoid.
Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel on Tuesday evening, just hours after Israeli forces moved into southern Lebanon to eliminate 'Hezbollah terror targets.' The ground invasion comes after Israel dismissed calls by the US and France for a 21-day ceasefire in Lebanon.
More than one million people have been forced to leave their homes in what Prime Minister Najib Mikati called the 'largest displacement movement' in Lebanese history.
Hezbollah, Lebanese, and Palestinian factions have been exchanging cross-border shelling with Israeli forces since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.