Italy: 2 Million Protest for Gaza, General Strike Disrupts Services
Across Italy, over 2 million people participated in a one-day general strike across more than 100 cities to support residents of Gaza and humanitarian aid efforts. The strike, organized by Italian unions, was prompted by the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza and led to widespread disruption in key sectors, including transportation and schools. Despite Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s criticism and anticipation of disruption, major demonstrations took place, including a march in Rome with 300,000 participants and a rally in Milan which saw clashes. Protests also called for Italy to halt its upcoming World Cup qualifier against Israel due to the ongoing conflict.
John Q. Hosedrinker