Israelis Urged to Exercise Caution as Anti-Israel ‘Day of Rage’ Protests Sweep Greece

The groups are demanding sanctions and an arms embargo against Israel, as well as the restoration of visa requirements for Israeli citizens.

By United with Israel Staff

Israel’s Foreign Ministry urged Israelis in Greece to conceal Jewish and Israeli symbols and avoid demonstrations Sunday as anti-Israel groups prepared protests at 91 locations across the country, Maariv reported.

The demonstrations, organized as part of a “National Day of Action for Palestine,” are planned in Athens, Thessaloniki, Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Mykonos and other Greek islands.

BDS Greece, March to Gaza Greece and the Palestinian community in Greece are among the groups promoting the protests, according to Greek media reports and organizers.

The groups are demanding sanctions and an arms embargo against Israel, as well as the restoration of visa requirements for Israeli citizens.

Organizers are also calling for Israeli soldiers and reservists arriving in Greece to be screened over suspicions of alleged war crimes.

The largest Athens protest is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at Monastiraki Square. Other demonstrations are planned at Victoria Square, Haidari, Porto Rafti and Palaia Fokaia. In Thessaloniki, protesters are expected to gather near the statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at 7:30 p.m.

The Foreign Ministry advised Israelis to remain particularly vigilant and avoid locations where demonstrations are taking place.

“On Sunday, August 9, 2026, demonstrations and protest rallies are expected to take place at dozens of locations throughout Greece,” the ministry said.

“In light of the expected scale of the protests and the possibility of large gatherings and disturbances, the Foreign Ministry recommends that Israeli citizens staying in Greece exercise increased vigilance, stay away from demonstrations and gatherings and avoid any friction or confrontation with protesters.”

The ministry also advised travelers against displaying anything that could visibly identify them as Israeli or Jewish.

“It is recommended to keep Israeli and Jewish symbols out of sight and avoid posting your real-time location on social media. Follow announcements from local authorities and the media, stay updated on developments and obey instructions from local security forces.”

Organizers are seeking to replicate nationwide demonstrations held last summer, when pro-Palestinian protests took place in cities and on islands throughout Greece.