Greek Piraeus port dockers halt ammunition shipment to Israel

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Dozens of dockworkers in Greece have taken a stand against the Gaza war by blocking the loading of a container filled with 21 tonnes of ammunition destined for Israel.

The event occurred at Piraeus port, after the container arrived from North Macedonia on Thursday, September 17, was scheduled to be loaded onto a Marshall Islands-flagged ship.

The dockworkers’ union had previously called for a protest against the shipment, urging its members to prevent the transfer of weapons that would be used in the ongoing conflict.

“It’s time to shout loudly that we won’t allow Piraeus port to become a war springboard,” the union stated on Facebook. “We fight for peace… no to Greece’s participation in the war!”

Photos shared on social media showed union members with flares and messages sprayed on a truck, one of which read: “Murderers, get out of the port.”

While Greece has supported Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas, the country has also demanded an immediate ceasefire to address what it has termed an “unimaginable humanitarian catastrophe.”

As a result of the blockade, the truck with the cargo is currently held by port authorities, and an investigation has been initiated. An arrest warrant has been issued for a union leader involved in the protest, despite the container possessing a valid transit permit, according to officials.

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