'Hands Of Blood' Cries NATO Nation; Israeli Military Cargo Ship To Haifa Blocked
/ Jul 17, 2025, 05:01PM IST
Thousands of Greek protesters, including port workers and pro-Palestinian activists, rallied at the Port of Piraeus in Athens to block a shipment of military equipment destined for Israel. Organized by the ENEDEP workers' union, the demonstration targeted five containers aboard the Cosco vessel Pisces bound for Haifa. Chanting and holding flares, demonstrators condemned Greek cooperation with Israel's military amid ongoing Israeli operations in Gaza. The protest succeeded in halting the shipment temporarily, with organizers warning of further action before the containers' expected movement on July 20. The protest underscores growing international outrage as Israel's offensive in Gaza has reportedly killed nearly 60,000 Palestinians.
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